I decided yesterday that I would do what little I could to physically help with the stress and hardship of relocated evacuees from hurricane Katrina. I've given what money I can and I can't afford to take time away from my home and family to help in the Gulf Coast region.
I figured, I like comic books, I bet there are people (kids and adults) in shelters and these 'shelter cities' like the Astrodome that could use the distraction and relief that 20 minutes reading a comic book could bring.
So in conjunction with my good friends at BuyMeToys.com I'm asking folks to buy comics and I will send them to shelters on my own dime. If you are a customer of BMT.c and want to do this just buy an extra book and give it to Casey or Kelly. If you don't shop there regularly make an effort to stop in and buy a book. If you don't read ask Case or Kel what is a good book for all ages and they'll tell you what is good. Or ask me, I think I know what is OK for kids and adults.
I'll send the first batch to the Astrodome on Friday afternoon. The next will go to the Indiana State Fairgrounds, then to Ft. Custer in Battle Creek Michigan. From there I'll just Google where people are at and keep sending stuff as long as people keep contributing books to the cause.
I'm only sending Comics. If anyone wants to send something else, I'll be making quite the list of addresses.
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This was a huge success. I collected about 500 books and sent all but a hand full to relief centers.
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