[MR] From the Seneschal of Meridies

[David Rizzico (Sir Godfried of Frisia)]

If you are thinking of donating money to the Red Cross go to your local 
Lowe's hardware to do it.  Lowe's announced yesterday that they will match 
any donation to the Red Cross given at their stores up to 1 million dollars. 
It's easy you just have to go to a checkout counter and tell them how much 
you are donating and give them your money.  This way you effectively double 
your donation.

Sir Godfried of Frisia
(Just so you know, mundanely I work for Lowe's as a programmer.)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sayyida Halima al-Shafi'i of Raven's Cove" <lkuney at ec.rr.com>
To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>; <RavensCove at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:48 AM
Subject: [MR] From the Seneschal of Meridies


> Forwarded with permission
>
> Hello all
>
> I'm Gwen, the seneschal for Meridies....
>
> Wanted to let everyone know that we have heard from New Orleans
> (Barony of Axemore), and have accounted for our people there. Likewise
> Mobile and Pensacola.
>
> We have not heard from Biloxi or Hattiesburg as of yet, but the power
> and phones are all still out there--so we're very hopeful.
>
> New Orleans and MS are in a right state--there is no drinking water
> available and the city is now considered a health hazard. No one can
> really get in or out, and there is now mandatory evacuations of the
> entire city.
>
> There are several relief efforts underway, not the least of which are
> the Salvation Army (1-800-SAL-ARMY) and the American Red Cross. Others
> across the Knowne World have contacted myself and my Crown wanting to
> know where to send care packages, etc. Atlanta, GA (Barony of the
> South Downs) is organizing the efforts to get what may come to those
> in need---we'll post here ASAP.
>
> I cannot convey how touched and grateful we are here in Meridies for
> the outporing of help and concern--we are truly blessed to have such
> good friends in the SCA. You guys are, hands-down, what we are all
> striving to be---noble.
>
> Thank you all so much again for your thoughts and prayers
>
> I remain
>
> Gwen
>
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