Help Us Help Haiti Update 3/16/2010

RTownShopper members have donated a total of $220 to the American Red Cross. Today, we donated an additional $500 for Haiti Earthquake relief, for a total donation of $720.  Thank you!

Haiti Earthquake Update

The American Red Cross is responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti by providing first aid, food and water, emotional support and emergency relief supplies. The American Red Cross is providing blood and blood products this week at the request of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and will coordinate future requests for blood among its blood collector partners.

Red Cross Blood Services continues to meet the needs of this tragedy from our existing blood supply. At this time, we do not anticipate the need for a general donor appeal, but there is an urgent need for eligible donors with Type O negative blood to schedule a blood donation appointment as soon as possible. Type O negative blood is universal and can be given to anyone, regardless of their blood type and is often used in emergency situations. Blood donors are encouraged to call 1-800-RED CROSS

RTownShopper.com will match your Red Cross Donation, up to a donation total of $1000.

What to do

1. Click on this link to the Red Cross to make your secure donation.
   The Red Cross has recommended donations be made to the International Response Fund.
2. Contact Us to let us know the amount you donated after your donation has been made.
   You must complete this step in order for us to match your donation!
3. RTownShopper will match donations to the Red Cross up to a total amount of $1000.
   We’ll announce the amount here, on twitter, and on our facebook page.

Thank you for donating. Together we can make a difference!