At times like this, it is our compassion and our resilience that define who we are as a nation. Help Gulf Coast residents and first responders by donating to the red cross today.
--Barack Obama
Today Barack Obama asked his supporters via email and text messages to donate to the American Red Cross to help the Gulf Coast relief efforts due the the destruction caused by Hurricane Gustav in order to get these communities back on their feet. We need to heed this call for action by our candidate and donate whatever we can afford. Be it $5, $10, $25, or more.
Here is a copy of the email many of us received.
Mike --
Today, the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with those in the path of Hurricane Gustav -- and many of you are asking what you can do to help.
We do not yet know what the impact of Hurricane Gustav will be, and we hope with all our hearts that the damage will not be as great as it was three years ago.
But we know there will be damage, and there is something you can do right now.
Your financial support will strengthen organizations like the American Red Cross that are evacuating Gulf Coast residents and planning to help communities get back on their feet.
Make a donation to support the American Red Cross today.
At times like this, it is our compassion and resilience that define who we are as a nation.
Please give whatever you can afford, even $10, to make sure the American Red Cross has the resources to help those in the path of this storm:
https://donate.barackobama.com/...
Thank you for your generosity, and I hope you will join Michelle and me in praying for the safety of those in the path of the storm and the first responders who are doing all they can to ensure the safety of their communities.
Barack