For Japan With Love

March 18, 2011

Posted 09/12

We’ve all seen the images and videos rolling in of the devastation from the Japan earthquake and tsunamis. While aftershocks and tsunami scares are still happening days later, the nation is in for a long long road of recovery. So far, the death toll is estimated to be 2,000. In just one town, 9,500 are missing. I have come to realize how strong the blogging community is over the last year. This is a perfect example. With just two girls initiatives, there has been thousands of dollars raised for an amazing cause:

ForJapanWithLove.com

Ever Ours has teamed up with Utterly Engaged and handpicked ShelterBox as the organization to donate to, where there are volunteers are already there in Japan helping, so please be assured that your donations are being put to good use. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most. Each large, green ShelterBox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, water storage and purification equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items.

Also, if you are a blogger, you an also participate.

This Friday, March 18th, my blog will be silent as in no posts in honor and respect for

what has happened in Japan. If you are interested in participating:

please e-mail: lydia@ever-ours.com or info@utterlyengaged.com for more information.

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Indie.Tea says:

March 18, 2011 at 8:31 am

I saw two other bloggers post a little information about the event – but you are the first one that gave links so that someone who wants to participate can. Thank you…

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Martina says:

March 18, 2011 at 9:39 am

Love this! Have already put up a post today – but am still participating today and am sending my love and prayers!

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Julia says:

March 18, 2011 at 1:16 pm

I’ve been out of the loop this week, so I’m just now catching up. What a great effort–thank you for letting us know!

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Natalie Suarez says:

March 19, 2011 at 7:21 am

great effort 🙂 thanks for sharing!

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Lynn {hearted girl} says:

March 19, 2011 at 8:00 pm

it’s really great how so many bloggers, including yourself are putting this kind of info out there. i appreciate the genuine and valiant care brought forth by great girls like you. my prayers have been constant, it’s devastating and surreal. ♥

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Glocal Girl says:

March 20, 2011 at 2:29 pm

…and this is why im proud to be a blogger these days. Thanks for sharing, Anna. The ongoing tragedy in Japan is heartbreaking but it’s amazing to see how the world can pull together in so many different ways.

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

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Jeanelle

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Tamara Nicole says:

March 21, 2011 at 1:10 am

I loved seeing so much support around the blog-land for Japan! 🙂

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Liz says:

March 21, 2011 at 1:26 am

I’m so proud of the blogosphere! I can’t believe together we helped raised over $50,000!!! That is amazing! New to your blog and loving it!!

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Sandy a la Mode says:

March 21, 2011 at 2:59 am

the turnout for this has been simply amazing!!

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A Casa da Vá says:

March 21, 2011 at 3:04 am

So happy to see so many of us on board… that is an amazing cause!

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