angela.ruggiero's Haiti Response Fundraiser
Project summary
Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.
Message from angela.ruggiero:
As international relief efforts continue in Haiti, a Mercy Corps earthquake response team is in Port-au-Prince responding to urgent needs.Your donation will help families in Haiti recover from the most powerful quake to hit the country in more than 200 years.They're focusing first on the immediate needs -- for water, food, temporary shelter supplies and expanding our work to three areas: clean water, post-trauma support for children and job creation.
The needs in Haiti are immense. Its capital lies in ruins, as many as 200,000 may be dead, and survivors are increasingly desperate for food, clean water and shelter. Please give what you can to help families recover.
I would like to help these efforts by reaching out into the hockey community and beyond to raise much needed funds to support this mission. Please donate $5, $10, or even $100. Just in sports and life, strength in numbers... We can all make a difference, even if it is just a few dollars.
Thank you!
Angela Ruggiero
1998 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2002 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2006 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2010 Olympian
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Recent donations to this page
| Megan | $10 | January 21, 2010 |
| Donald | $100 | January 21, 2010 |
| Cathy | $100 | January 21, 2010 |
Comments from donors
In honor of Jesse Lichtenberg
— Tana, NY
On behalf of Jesse Lichtenberg!
— Eric, NY
The Lichtenberg family supports Angela's efforts with all its heart.
— Jeffrey, NY
Hopefully, the supplies will get to the right people sooner than later.
— Kristopher, FL
My daughter just started playing hockey this year. She was looking for a good way to give money to Haiti. She found this as a good way to contribute. Thanks for making this possible.
— Jennifer, IL
Every little bit counts!
— Andrea, CO
Thank you Angela!! You are truly a good person!!!
— Rosalyn, OH
Thank you Angela, for leading this effort. Our hearts are with all of those affected by this tragedy.
— Amy, MI
