Here at the Become.com office we were shaken by a few quick earthquakes on January 7th and the 8th. Every time we feel an earthquake we are reminded of the traumatic 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake back in 1989. That was among the largest earthquakes California had seen that collapsed the top section of one of our water bridges, a 2 level interstate, tall business buildings and small family homes. With the help of extra donations and volunteer workers the Bay Area locals were able to rebuild what was left.

Late on January 12th we heard that Haiti had suffered from a traumatic 7.0 magnitude earthquake where almost 200,000 people had lost their lives and the surviving Haitians were injured and in need of help. The American Red Cross has started a large scale Haiti Relief Fund that sends volunteers, blood, money and much needed necessities to those surviving Haitians. Since we know just how important donations are towards a speedy recovery from an earthquake we have added a link to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund from Become.com. Now you can help the Haitians who have lost everything get more medicine, food and clean water just by making a donation.

Be sure to click on our Haiti Relief Fund button to see the many ways you can help Haiti recover from such a devastating natural disaster.

- Desiree

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