Terrible impact of Cyclone Yasi in Melbourne - Please Give Generously
Feb 8th 2011, 10:45 pm
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Terrible impact of Cyclone Yasi in Melbourne - Please Give Generously
Collingwood flood victims need assistance - Please Give Generously
Torrential rain hit Collingwood in the early hours of last night.
Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly, flannies soaked, woollen
trackies sagging, muttering 'Faaackinell'.
Flood waters devastated the area causing approximately $30 worth of damage.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their Centrelink cheques arrived.
The Collingwood Herald reported that hundreds of residents were confused
and bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that
something interesting had happened in Smith St ..
One resident - Tracy Maree Sharon Britney Madonna Skye-Smith, a 15-year-old
mother of 5 said 'It was such a shock, my little daughter
Chardonnay-Mercedes came running in to my bedroom crying. My youngest two
Joachim and River slept through it all.' The water rushed in the front door
and out the back – it was amazing, the place has never been so clean!”
Apparently, looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on
as normal.
The Australian Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of
Bacardi-Breezers to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers
are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of
personal belongings, including Health Care Cards, Jewellery from Kmart and
Bone China from Big W.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those
unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most
sought after - items most needed include: flannelette Shirts, tight blue
jeans or spandex, singlets (blue & white) white sport socks, Ugg boots,
hoodies and any other items usually sold in Priceline or The Reject Shop.
Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs urgently needed include: Microwave meals, Baked Beans,
Ice cream, Sarah Lee Frozen Cheesecakes, Chips, all Fizzy drinks, Wagon
Wheels, Tim Tams, Coco Pops and Fruit Loops.No Diet Coke!
Donations of $ 25 ..00 will be taken to buy a packet of Winny blue 25s and
a lighter and cans of Jim Bean to calm the nerves of those affected.
GIVE GENEROUSLY !!
Torrential rain hit Collingwood in the early hours of last night.
Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly, flannies soaked, woollen
trackies sagging, muttering 'Faaackinell'.
Flood waters devastated the area causing approximately $30 worth of damage.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their Centrelink cheques arrived.
The Collingwood Herald reported that hundreds of residents were confused
and bewildered and were still trying to come to terms with the fact that
something interesting had happened in Smith St ..
One resident - Tracy Maree Sharon Britney Madonna Skye-Smith, a 15-year-old
mother of 5 said 'It was such a shock, my little daughter
Chardonnay-Mercedes came running in to my bedroom crying. My youngest two
Joachim and River slept through it all.' The water rushed in the front door
and out the back – it was amazing, the place has never been so clean!”
Apparently, looting, muggings and car crime were unaffected and carried on
as normal.
The Australian Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of
Bacardi-Breezers to the area to help the stricken locals. Rescue workers
are still searching through the rubble and have found large quantities of
personal belongings, including Health Care Cards, Jewellery from Kmart and
Bone China from Big W.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing parcels for those
unfortunate enough to be caught up in this disaster. Clothing is most
sought after - items most needed include: flannelette Shirts, tight blue
jeans or spandex, singlets (blue & white) white sport socks, Ugg boots,
hoodies and any other items usually sold in Priceline or The Reject Shop.
Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs urgently needed include: Microwave meals, Baked Beans,
Ice cream, Sarah Lee Frozen Cheesecakes, Chips, all Fizzy drinks, Wagon
Wheels, Tim Tams, Coco Pops and Fruit Loops.No Diet Coke!
Donations of $ 25 ..00 will be taken to buy a packet of Winny blue 25s and
a lighter and cans of Jim Bean to calm the nerves of those affected.
GIVE GENEROUSLY !!
Feb 9th 2011, 7:34 am
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Re: Terrible impact of Cyclone Yasi in Melbourne - Please Give Generously
One thing that must be remembered at these times of crisis is that it is often the local businesses that suffer. So where possible try to give money rather than 'Chav aid' ( blanket knitted by Chinese child, High viz family pack of shirts, sequined g string, Chiko roll and 40 smokes) . For instance, local tattoo artist , Caeden Flange, told us 'it is very hard to make ends meet at the moment, trying to produce an extensive Japanese symbol tattoo on damp skin is very challenging as the colours run' . A sentiment echoed by 'piercing' consultant, Cormack Pewbz, 'normally I pierce about ten or eleven babies ears a day. But since the rain the business has dried up. It's a disgrace. I blame the do-gooders'.
It is vital we keep these local industries afloat so please give all you can. Monies can be paid in at any Bottle shop or fast food outlet (with the exception of Hungry Jacks as they serve a salad)
It is vital we keep these local industries afloat so please give all you can. Monies can be paid in at any Bottle shop or fast food outlet (with the exception of Hungry Jacks as they serve a salad)
