One thing I have really loved and appreciated since moving to Calgary is the wonderful Twitter community that exists here. Which is why I was not surprised when I saw a tweet formed into an idea which quickly turned into a plan of action with regards to the earthquake devastation in Haiti (all in a matter of minutes).
Coined with the hashtag #yyc4haiti (yyc being the airport code for the Calgary International Airport and also the common way for Twitterers to refer to the city of Calgary), the single tweet has become a huge fundraising event for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. All of the proceeds will be going to the Red Cross, and the Canadian government will be matching donations up to $50 million dollars.
Some of the women involved in the planning are @that_angela, @C_DIG and @alex_ruiz.
What you can do to help:
1.) Add a “Twibbon” to your twitter profile photo
2.) Follow the @yyc4haiti account on Twitter
3.) Come to the actual #yyc4haiti event on Thursday, January 28 at Flames Central
4.) Visit the website for information
5.) MAKE A DONATION!! If you can’t come to the event, you are able to make a donation financially, or if you own a company or know of a company you think would be interested in donating a silent auction item go to the Facebook page or contact @that_angela
6.) Write a blog post, retweet on Twitter, and invite friends to the event.
Links and Articles
The Calgary Beacon – Calgary media personalities use Twitter to organize Haiti relief event
Wild Rose PR blog – YYC4Haiti : Spread the Word!
You can also contribute to the American Red Cross for Haiti via iTunes.
.-= iHing´s last blog ..Donate To Help Haiti Through iTunes =-.
Wish I could come to the actual event in Calgary. It’s great that the world is coming together to help out Haiti.
.-= Kate´s last blog ..#yyc4haiti =-.
It does seem like Calgary has a really strong Twitter community, I know you’ve made quite a few friends that way. Good for you for coming together for a good cause.
.-= Micaela´s last blog ..#yyc4haiti =-.
I contributed some $$ at Starbucks yesterday. If I can afford a treat, there’s no reason why I can’t donate to those in need.
I wish I could go to that event! I also wish I had money to donate, but I hope everyone with some extra change will donate
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..#yyc4haiti =-.
i will be there.
they need our help…. and every little bit helps.
.-= Mich´s last blog ..a post in Pictures…. =-.
Just found your blog today…so hi!
I’m amazed how how awesome Calgarians are when it comes to stuff like this, I just wish I would be able to attend YYC for Haiti, and not go to work!
I’m going to have to start taking advantage of the YYC Twitter awesomeness and start following other Calgarians!