On behalf of eDirect employees and family, I wish to express my deepest
sympathy to everyone affected by the recent tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go
out to those who have suffered. For those receiving this note, we hope you are
well and safely with your families.
As a concerned citizen, you may be asking how you can help the victims of the
recent disaster. The answer is simple: Please give to the American Red Cross.
Your donation will help thousands of people in a time of great need. American
Red Cross resources become strained during emergencies of this magnitude. Please
read the following official message from the American Red Cross and respond in
this time of need.
Sincerely,
Michael Brauser
President
eDirect Inc.
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American Red Cross
World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pittsburgh Tragedies
The American Red Cross has immediately responded to the explosions at the World
Trade Center in New York City and in the Pentagon and on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C. that occurred early in the morning on September 11, 2001. The
Red Cross has activated its Aviation Incident Response (AIR) Team to respond in
New York City and trained disaster workers from the American Red Cross are
providing relief in the affected areas.
80,000 blood donations in the American Red Cross blood inventory are ready to
ship to affected areas and will ensure that patients' lives are saved. In the
wake of these traumatic events lies a wide path of catastrophic physical and
psychological destruction in which countless victims will require assistance.
In addition to meeting the physical needs of the affected regions, the American
Red Cross will be providing crisis mental health counseling.
"The American Red Cross is doing everything we can to ensure the immediate
availability of the safest possible blood," said Dr. Bernadine Healy, president
and CEO of the American Red Cross. "We are also dispatching hundreds of trained
disaster workers and mental health counselors to New York, Washington D.C. and
elsewhere," she added.
The fastest and most effective way to help the victims of this disaster is
through cash and blood donations, which allow for the best use of resources.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations
of time and money from the American people.
To make a blood donation, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or contact your local
blood service organization. To help the victims of this and other disasters
through a financial contribution, call 1-800- HELP-NOW to make a credit card
donation or Internet users can make a secure online credit card contribution by
clicking below: click here
You can also mail a donation to the American Red Cross, designating "Disaster
Relief Fund" on the memo line of the check, at the American Red Cross, PO Box
37243 Washington DC 20013.
