Victorian Bushfires - How we can help!

The devastation from the bushfires that are still burning in Victoria almost defies belief.  So far almost 200 people are confirmed dead, and the police are expecting this number to increase to around 300 when they are able to inspect all the affected properties.  Many have lost everything except the clothes on their backs, but they are thankful to be alive.  

The hearts of Australians and of many others around the world go out to those affected by this gut-wrenching disaster and we all want to help in whatever way we can.  At the moment the best way to assist is through financial donations.  

If you would like to make a donation please call 1800 811 700 or give online at: 

Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal

Another way you can assist is by buying or bidding on some of the handmade goods up for sale/auction on the sites listed below.  The proceeds of these sales will be donated to the Red Cross Appeal.

http://mellyandme.typepad.com/melly_me/2009/02/bushfire-appeal.html

http://sillygillykids.blogspot.com/2009/02/raising-funds-for-victorias-bushfire.html

Go to Silly Gilly Kids to get the html for the button above so you can add it to your blog and promote this worthy fundraising effort.

If you are not in a position to donate $$ but have some fabric or batting you would like to donate, check out the link below.

http://www.mrsmartinsquiltshop.typepad.com/

Thank you