How to Help the People of Haiti as Situation Grows More Dire

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Regular readers know that from time to time I try to step outside of the world of sports and use whatever small level of influence I may have here at MSF to help good causes.

Unfortunately, as you surely know by now, a “good” cause was recently created by the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti.

I spent a good portion of the evening listening to TV reports from Haiti describing the utter destruction and despair consuming this already near-destitute nation. The reports are both gut wrenching and heart breaking.

What makes the reports even harder to watch is the ubiquitous feeling expressed by every reporter that the crescendo of horror in Haiti has not yet reached its zenith.

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Non-Sports: Recognizing Help-Portrait and Jeremy Cowart

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One thing I love about becoming a more active user of sites like Twitter, Digg, and StumbleUpon is that I come across so many interesting websites and stories on a daily basis.

I came across one this morning and I just want to take a quick minute here on a relatively slow sports Saturday to recognize what I think is an absolutely terrific cause and a very cool, unique way to support it.

“The idea is that a photographer has the opportunity to make someone smile, laugh and to remember…”

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