hurricane katrina donations to be matched by smugmug

***Andy*** · Sep-01-2005, 07:20 PM

today i asked baldy and onethumb something very very important, and they agreed:

smugmug will match dgrinner's donations to hurricane katrina disaster relief.

here's how it'll work: you make your own donation to the charity of your choice -- the only stipulation is that the donation must go to hurricane katrina disaster relief.

you'll email to me (awilliamsny at yahoo dot com) with evidence of your donation, a copy of receipt, edit out personal info if you need to, that will be fine. i will tally up the donation amounts and report back to baldy and onethumb, and they will write a check equal to the amount that we've come up with.

your donation amount, personal information, and email address will always be private, nobody will ever know it except me, and i'm a vault.

you may post your donation amount here in this thread if you like, or you may choose to keep it private - it's your choice. but no matter what - please please please make a donation. no amount is too small - if you can afford a digital camera you can afford a donation - give what you can - nobody's going to question you or comment one way or another.

here are some organizations that are accepting cash donations:

the american red cross

the salvation army

baldy, onethumb and everyone at smugmug: this is incredibly generous, and i'm going to do my darndest to get as many donations as possible!

***Andy*** · Sep-01-2005, 07:20 PM

i will get the ball rolling with $500 donated to the red cross.

TOTAL DGRIN DONATIONS THUS FAR:

$5,650

**Angelo** · Sep-01-2005, 08:18 PM

good onya Andy - yesterday I started a relief fund drive at my company's 9 locations and the owner has pledged matching funds for employee contributions. we're anticipating a $30,000+ contribution

my personal pledge, tied to blood donations by employee volunteers is $500

ChrisJ · Sep-01-2005, 10:15 PM

If someone is awake out there that can turn on Andy's e-mail link (or give an alternate), that would be helpful!

Definitely Cheers to Smugmug for their generosity!

***Baldy*** · Sep-01-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95Mcaj

If someone is awake out there that can turn on Andy's e-mail link (or give an alternate), that would be helpful!

Should be fixed.

colourbox · Sep-01-2005, 11:41 PM

Tip - Just found out on a Mac site that if you have an account at the iTunes Music Store, you can donate to the Red Cross instantly through a button on iTunes. It's much easier and faster than filling out forms on a web page or waiting on the phone.

I just donated there, before I even saw this thread.

James S · Sep-02-2005, 03:06 AM

Andy,

When I donate my profits from the sale of my prints can I upload that amount to you to count as well?

***Andy*** · Sep-02-2005, 03:07 AM

i put my email in the first post.

here too: it's awilliamsny at yahoo dot com

thanks

**lynnma** · Sep-02-2005, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy

i put my email in the first post.

here too: it's awilliamsny at yahoo dot com

thanks

Andy thats a wonderful thing to do.. the situation is beyond belief and seems to be getting worse by the hour. I have already made my contribution but may make another just to support Smugmugs efforts.. thank you Andy.

***Andy*** · Sep-02-2005, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynnma

Andy thats a wonderful thing to do.. the situation is beyond belief and seems to be getting worse by the hour. I have already made my contribution but may make another just to support Smugmugs efforts.. thank you Andy.

your old, and new, contributions are welcome towards this campaign. many dgrinners donated i'm sure, starting on monday this week.

send me a note with the amounts

**lynnma** · Sep-02-2005, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy

your old, and new, contributions are welcome towards this campaign. many dgrinners donated i'm sure, starting on monday this week.

send me a note with the amounts

will do sweetie..

***ian408*** · Sep-02-2005, 06:05 AM

Andy,

This is great news.

Do check with your employer. Mine is matching as well.

Ian

***DavidTO*** · Sep-02-2005, 06:28 AM

My work donated $10,000 on behalf of its employees. Does that count? ;)

***Andy*** · Sep-02-2005, 08:18 AM

i'll track the donation total in the 2nd post in this thread. up to $750 now

**lynnma** · Sep-02-2005, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy

i'll track the donation total in the 2nd post in this thread. up to $750 now

bumping this thread up to the top..

***Andy*** · Sep-02-2005, 10:28 AM

just got notice of another $500 donation!

Anson · Sep-02-2005, 10:43 AM

Every one needs to hear this!

Most outrageous item you have ever listened to - PERIOD!

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/02/kat...gin/index.html

Listen to this interview and pass it on to every darn last person you know!

P.S. Andy, a segment of our business relates to (world) relief. We are working with Feed The Children and getting the highest quality food to the Katrina relief effort. ASAP. We were the fifth largest contributor to the Tsunami Relief effort.

There is currently no better method to gaurantee that one's donations get to Katrina's needy in the form of highest quality food/nutrition than
http://www.youcan2.com/nourishthechildren

gus · Sep-02-2005, 01:20 PM

Done mate.

Come on 0zzies...all you need is this link & your visa.

***Andy*** · Sep-02-2005, 01:41 PM

found another $50 bucks!

gus · Sep-02-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anson

Every one needs to hear this!

Most outrageous item you have ever listened to - PERIOD!

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/02/kat...gin/index.html

Listen to this interview and pass it on to every darn last person you know!

P.S. Andy, a segment of our business relates to (world) relief. We are working with Feed The Children and getting the highest quality food to the Katrina relief effort. ASAP. We were the fifth largest contributor to the Tsunami Relief effort.

There is currently no better method to gaurantee that one's donations get to Katrina's needy in the form of highest quality food/nutrition than
http://www.youcan2.com/nourishthechildren

I hadnt seen that link.Thats speaking from the hip.Its easy to sit here thousands of miles from the disaster & listen to him speak...

A cameraman got to some 0zzies caught up in it (why they didnt leave prior i dont know) & they said the police were smashing doors into shops for them & asking them to take what they need for survival.

It is scary to think of the drug addicts going cold turkey in this situation.

Sep-01-2005, 07:20 PM	#1
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	hurricane katrina donations to be matched by smugmug today i asked baldy and onethumb something very very important, and they agreed: *smugmug will match dgrinner's donations to hurricane katrina disaster relief.* here's how it'll work: you make your own donation to the charity of your choice -- the only stipulation is that the donation must go to hurricane katrina disaster relief. you'll email to me (awilliamsny at yahoo dot com) with evidence of your donation, a copy of receipt, edit out personal info if you need to, that will be fine. i will tally up the donation amounts and report back to baldy and onethumb, and they will write a check equal to the amount that we've come up with. *your donation amount, personal information, and email address will always be private, nobody will ever know it except me, and i'm a vault.* you may post your donation amount here in this thread if you like, or you may choose to keep it private - it's your choice. but no matter what - please please please make a donation. no amount is too small - if you can afford a digital camera you can afford a donation - give what you can - nobody's going to question you or comment one way or another. here are some organizations that are accepting cash donations: the american red cross the salvation army baldy, onethumb and everyone at smugmug: this is incredibly generous, and i'm going to do my darndest to get as many donations as possible! __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Sep-01-2005, 07:20 PM	#2
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	i will get the ball rolling with $500 donated to the red cross. TOTAL DGRIN DONATIONS THUS FAR: $5,650 __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Sep-01-2005, 08:18 PM	#3
Angelo Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,851	good onya Andy - yesterday I started a relief fund drive at my company's 9 locations and the owner has pledged matching funds for employee contributions. we're anticipating a $30,000+ contribution my personal pledge, tied to blood donations by employee volunteers is $500 __________________ . Peace, ...Angelo cameras don't shoot people......... www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location & Mind Your Own Business Attention please! What is your location?

Sep-01-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
ChrisJ Major grins Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,014	If someone is awake out there that can turn on Andy's e-mail link (or give an alternate), that would be helpful! Definitely Cheers to Smugmug for their generosity! __________________ Chris

Sep-02-2005, 03:06 AM	#7
James S Click....Click....BOOM!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rydal, GA Posts: 438	Andy, When I donate my profits from the sale of my prints can I upload that amount to you to count as well? __________________ My Website

Sep-01-2005, 11:41 PM	#6
colourbox Major grins Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,829	Tip - Just found out on a Mac site that if you have an account at the iTunes Music Store, you can donate to the Red Cross instantly through a button on iTunes. It's much easier and faster than filling out forms on a web page or waiting on the phone. I just donated there, before I even saw this thread.

Sep-02-2005, 03:07 AM	#8
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	i put my email in the first post. here too: it's awilliamsny at yahoo dot com thanks __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Sep-02-2005, 06:05 AM	#12
*ian408* More wag. Less Bark. Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,629	Andy, This is great news. Do check with your employer. Mine is matching as well. Ian __________________ Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?

Sep-02-2005, 06:28 AM	#13
*DavidTO* 1/f Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 16,042	My work donated $10,000 on behalf of its employees. Does that count? ;) __________________ Moderator of The Refinery \| Action! ARQG \| Post A Pic \| Nice Tutes! \| Me! How To Do Most Anything on Dgrin! Photography Workshops \| Muench University

Sep-02-2005, 08:18 AM	#14
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	i'll track the donation total in the 2nd post in this thread. up to $750 now __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Sep-02-2005, 10:28 AM	#16
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	just got notice of another $500 donation! __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Sep-02-2005, 10:43 AM	#17
Anson Major grins Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 198	CNN interview is a MUST listen! Every one needs to hear this! Most outrageous item you have ever listened to - PERIOD! http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/02/kat...gin/index.html Listen to this interview and pass it on to every darn last person you know! P.S. Andy, a segment of our business relates to (world) relief. We are working with Feed The Children and getting the highest quality food to the Katrina relief effort. ASAP. We were the fifth largest contributor to the Tsunami Relief effort. There is currently no better method to gaurantee that one's donations get to Katrina's needy in the form of highest quality food/nutrition than http://www.youcan2.com/nourishthechildren

Sep-02-2005, 01:20 PM	#18
gus Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: the wasteland Posts: 16,204	Done mate. Come on 0zzies...all you need is this link & your visa.

Sep-02-2005, 01:41 PM	#19
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	found another $50 bucks! __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

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