This post is of a different nature. Actually, it is an urgent matter that really needs attention. Real Army of Moms needs help spreading the word. Below explains the situation. Please share, post, email, send a few bucks or whatever you can do.Mamaliscious and myself are closer to this situation than you realize. These are our friends, their families and their immediate community. Imagine...
They are only asking for a Thanksgiving Dinner for their little Hurricane Sandy stricken community. Not much to ask is it? We've got a Real Army of Moms. Let's do this!
Long Beach Devastated By Sandy, Surf Community Comes
Together For Thanksgiving Survival
The coastal communities, in the Northeast were devastated by
Hurricane Sandy and Long Beach NY was one of the worst hit. While FEMA and
state efforts continue, surfers take matters into their own hands.
As
many of you are aware Long Beach, NY, was devastated. Many people have
lost everything they own and are still without power, heat and hot water. There
is, however, one thing that Hurricane Sandy didn't count on when she set out to
destroy this little seaside town. Community! Long beach is a surf community like no other, and when times
are bad it “comes together”.
Swingbellys BBQ, Skudin Surf, Surfforall.org and the
LBSA put forth this emergency relief effort in order to restore happyThanksgiving Dinners for at least one
hundred families in Long Beach NY.
LBSA Board
Member Billy Kupferman says, “Long Beach was hit hard. The city is
devastated... but we are strong. I
have never seen people come together like this in my life. There is such
a sense of community. Sean is a hero. Straight up. His restaurant
was destroyed but his main concern is the people of this town and making sure
they don't miss Thanksgiving. The LBSA is 100% behind his effort and
proud to be on board. Having help from people like Mike and Peter is
incredible. They are going above and beyond for the people here. I
feel so blessed to have all these people in my life”. 
“Immediately
prior to Sandy, I was working closely with Cliff Skudin and Billy Kupferman in
order to integrate the Swipe4theKids merchant platform into the Long Beach
community to help school programs. However, once Sandy hit, the plan was
placed on hold and all involved went into emergency assistance mode. With
Thanksgiving approaching, I quickly refocused my efforts in order to help their
cause”, stated Mike Boccio, Swipe4TheKids special advisor.
“Skudin Surf and Surf for All are honored to be
able to service our community in anyway that is needed during the next several
months of rebuilding through clothing drives, providing warm food and shelter,
raising funds to restore community property, and working together to lift the
spirits of those devastated by this disaster”. Cliff Skudin and Will
Skudin of Skudin Surf added.
Jim
Mulvaney of Surf for All encourages, “Whether it’s the kind of money that
jingles, or the kind of money that folds, it is more appreciated than they
could ever express in words”. We thank you in advance for your support.
To donate: http://tinyurl.com/az6gyus
About
surfforall.org
The hurricane was so much worse than people who weren't there realize. While many people think those affected are already back to normal, it is absolutely not the case. Thanks so much for spreading the word, and blessings to you and your friends and family who are recovering.
ReplyDeleteI shared it for your and the social venues. It's a great cause. I've been through more than my fair share of hurricanes and they are never fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It's hard to imagine what they are going through. I am used to earthquakes and anything that the Southern California has to offer, but... That's kids play in comparison. Topped off with the Holidays almost being here. Ugh... things couldn't get much worse. That's why Michelle and I are reaching out to you Moms. When somethings got to be done, you got to call in the troops.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help. Anything you Moms can do for this cause is appreciated more than words can express.
Adam G
I will do what I can and share to my followers. I have a friend that lives near there and he informed me that the devastation is alot worse than the media has let people know...so anything to get the word out, I'm all for. God bless everyone that was affected by Sandy. My prayers are with everyone.
ReplyDeletewonderful post to raise awareness for a worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteI shared it and stumbled it. It does seem like the media really hasn't been covering it. It must be so tough dealing with the cold weather coming in too now. Oh, those poor people.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone. Keep em coming... Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think everyone can agree that it is one bright point of any disaster, to see how the community comes together during and after the event.
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