If anyone could make even a small donation (over the next day or two) for emergency orphan relief, it would be so appreciated. Orphanges in certain provinces in Viet Nam (Hanoi, Bac Giang, Hay Tay and Bac Ninh) have been hit hard by severe cold weather which is helping spread a virulent form of rhinovirus leading to pneumonia. We started hearing about it when adoptive parents were getting word that children referred to them had died. An organized called Ethica (I now the people there well) is organizing the drive to quickly get assistance to the orphanages through its representative in Hanoi. Ethica is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible. To donate even a small amount, please go to:
http://www.ethicanet.org/item.php?recordid=blankets
Thank you!!! (I just heard back that it has gotten $7,700 in donations and it needs about $9,400 -- so close!)
