Here’s a copy of the email I sent to my co-workers yesterday. Just like what I said on my facebook account, my job could be in jeopardy for sending this since soliciting is prohibited in my line of work. But heck! I am desperate — desperate to get the help that my country needs at this time. So I leave it all up to the Lord. Pray for me dear readers…

Before deleting this, please take time to read… And I would appreciate if you can forward this to others who you think are willing to donate anything.

Many of you probably heard of the deadly storm that hit my country, the Philippines last weekend. Typhoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) left thousands of families without their home, food, shelter and clothing. And sadly, hundreds without their loved ones too. By Wednesday morning, US time, the death toll has reached to 246 and so many are still missing. CNN also has reported that another “super typhoon” Pepeng (international name: Parma) is about to hit it again with anticipated winds of 150 mph — 20 mph less than that of Hurricane Katrina.

At times like these, my love for my country is awakened. I may be living in a foreign land right now but seeing just how much is needed to rebuild not only their houses but more so their lives makes me want to help in any way I can. And with that I am appealing to each and every one of you to PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE donate anyway you can. Here’s is the link to the Philippine National Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org.ph/) wherein a PayPal account has been set up in which you can use your credit or debit card. Think of anything that you have spent recently for something worthless. Then think again of how far that can go to someone who has nothing.

Also, here’s a link of a video (http://vimeo.com/6784039) where in you can see the damage this typhoon has caused.

Lastly, please pray that this other typhoon changes its course. God Bless all of you and thank you so much in advance!

So, if you’re able to donate too, please do!