AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito
We have all been feeling the sadness and loss in the days since the horrific earthquake that struck L'Aquila, Italy. I look at these images as tears roll down my face. I remember stopping for lunch in the lovely small town in 2003, on our way to the A-16. I have no photos, as that was before my blogging days.
I found the following link at Valerie's blog, Two Baci in a Pinon Tree. I couldn't stop reading this diary of an earthquake survivor.
Read this SURVIVOR'S DIARY. Help the earthquake survivors. Even if it is the cost of a cappucino. Send the displaced victims help to begin new lives. HERE is how you can help online. Every dollar will go directly to the victims.
OR
Send a check to:
NIAF/ Abruzzo Relief Fund
The National Italian American Foundation
1860 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Comments (3)
Palma, it IS so heart-breaking, that woman's grief is terrible to witness. So many lives shattered.
Valerie's friend's diary is sobering to read. I had been following it on Slow Travel, but I appreciate this link.
Posted by sandrac | April 20, 2009 1:35 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 13:35
Thanks for sharing this, Palma. I haven't got around to donate anything yet but your post gave me the kick I needed. (I live just around the corner from the Italian-American foundation, actually.)
Posted by Chiocciola | April 20, 2009 6:44 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 18:44
Palma, this is hard to read but very important. Thank you so much for posting the address for aide. I'm going to send a check tomorrow. Very helpful post.
Posted by Barb Cabot | April 20, 2009 11:38 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 23:38