"Speak Out" is an expression of opinion from the Editorial Board of WBTV, and is presented by General Manager, Nick Simonette.
Devastating…
Unimaginable…
Horrific…
These few words barely begin to describe the destruction resulting from the earthquakes in Haiti.
The pain and suffering born by our neighbors to the south is, at the very least, heart-wrenching.
Tens of thousands of Haitian citizens – husbands, wives…children, grandparents – dead.
Even more are left homeless, struggling to survive.
The clean-up and recovery will be a massive effort, costing billions.
WBTV and Harris Teeter are asking for YOUR help.
We've teamed up to make it easy.
At any Harris Teeter checkout, you can purchase a 1-dollar or 5-dollar Haiti Earthquake Relief donation card.
You can buy as many cards as you like.
If a dollar or two doesn't sound like much, multiply it by the million-plus people in our community.
Your dollar WILL make a substantial difference.
We want to make sure you know that all the money raised goes directly to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.
This fund provides relief supplies, emergency response units, personnel, and support for long-term reconstruction.
Please, if you can, consider donating.
On behalf of all of us at WBTV, Harris Teeter and especially the families you'll be helping, "Thank you."
Because WBTV is "On Your Side," we encourage everyone to "Speak Out" – tell us what YOU think. SpeakOut@wbtv.com.
