A Worthwhile Cause

CLICK HERE to read up on and donate to a very worthwhile cause!

"Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009

The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund to assist individuals and communities affected by devastating bushfires in Victoria has been launched by the Premier John Brumby in partnership with Red Cross and the Federal Government. A number of corporate organisations including NAB, ANZ, CBA and Wesfarmers have also contributed to the fund.

As at 9:30pm on the 9th February, the Fund had received $10.4 million from over 60,000 website and phone donations, with governments including the Victorian Government and Federal Government and corporates pledging additional sums. Donations are still continuing to flow in.

An independent panel made up of community leaders will oversee the appeal Fund's operation. Criteria for assistance will include the extent of the hardship covered and the extent to which a person's livelihood has been impacted."

[Image via AP.]

Posted: Feb 9, 2009 at 10:59 am / Email this »

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26 comments to “A Worthwhile Cause”

RedWingsFan says – reply to this

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thats a shame-good luck guys!
LizardKinG says – reply to this

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I already gave to the Victorian Firebush Fund….
bectacular says – reply to this

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thank you so much for this perez!
so many of us have lost everything!
but at least we have our lives!
if anybody could help it would be very much appreciated!
stay safe everyone!
mama of two says – reply to this

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sad
dezboy says – reply to this

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You're right Perez. We need to help our Aussie brothers and sisters. Thanks for this.
dezboy says – reply to this

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FYI…That web site is in Australian Dollars (duh). Currently one U.S. dollar equals 1.46 Aussie Dollars.
sandram says – reply to this

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Thanks, Perez. Victorians need as much as they can get.
SDARR says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez…
We all have to do everything that we can to help the 7000 now homeless people.
This mornings report has 166 people dead.
We're holding a fundraiser at FIX @ Docklands on Thursday night from 6.30pm. Music and Comedy and FREE entry… hopefully get some donations on the night xo
spankymonkey69 says – reply to this

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thankyou Perez for highlighting this for us Aussies. Death toll is now is 174 with it expected to rise over 250.
cavegirl says – reply to this

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All Australians are mourning the loss of life in this terrible tragedy….
Thank you for your support Perez, in bringing this to the attention of your readers.
pookado says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez for putting this on your blog. Some fires are still going in Victoria and NSW, and sadly, some are actually being relit by the cowardly arsonist(s). The death toll is now at 173 and said to go higher as more areas are able to be accessed.

It's a sad, sad time here in Australia. Thank you for thinking of us here in Australia.
Airwalk74 says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez-hundreds will be confirmed dead in the next few days. It is tragic with over 700 lost homes and deaths under circumstances which would have been horrific. Please donate from around the world. There are still fires-its scarey as its near my familys homes in country Victoria(Beechwoth) Hats off to the people of Victoria and the CFA, true Aussie spirit.
dave_o says – reply to this

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cheers Prez for running this
truly horrible stories of whole families dying in their houses and in their cars trying to escape
very sad
xoxoAussieGirl says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez. I live in Victoria, this is the most devasting natural disaster in our countries history. Australians are amazing at coming together to raise support in these tragic events, but very rarely is it on our own soil. Please give generously…
AussiePrincessMel says – reply to this

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Thank you perez for gettin behind this, and everyone else out there. first the floods in North Queensland, now the bushfires:( so many lives lost…thank you to everyone who helps out
Obamanation says – reply to this

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Thank you Perez. The Aussies have such great hearts, it's really sad to see this happen. Any little bit helps!
msblogless says – reply to this

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173 people are now confirmed dead with more to come, they cant get into some area still because of the heat and fires still burning.

5000 pple left homeless.
The truth speaks so shut up and listen! says – reply to this

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Thankyou Perez for doing this. When Sep 11 happened, many Australians made the decision to donate. I'm glad to see that Australia has not been forgotten.
Brookstar* says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez! We have to stick together in these times of hardship. Victoria is such a beautiful state. It's heartbreaking to see so many people have been affected by these fires! Thanks for your support babe!!!!!
xx-Yummy-xx says – reply to this

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Re: harrybalsac – haha funny you inconsiderate douchebag
TranceQueen says – reply to this

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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA IS MY HOME.

MY AUNTIE, UNCLE AND COUSINS ARE DEAD.

R.I.P JOYCE, JOHN, ANDREW, TAYLOR AND LUCY

MAY THIS HELL FREEZE OVER AND GOD HELP ALL THE SOULS INJURED, DEAD AND THOSE THAT ARE TRYING TO HELP.

OUR WORLD IS DYING. PLEASE MAE SURE YOU DON'T THROW OUT LIT CIGARETTE BUTTS, FIREBUGS GET PSYCHIATRIC HELP NOW.
wilmawalrus says – reply to this

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Thanks Perez from your mates in Australia!! Everyone in Australia is just devastated by this tragedy and we appreciate your support.
skittles17 says – reply to this

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thank you so much for this perez!
anything people can do to help would just be awesome
its just so sad and so meany people i know were envolved in this tragic event
so again thank you perez
much love xoxoxo
princess111 says – reply to this

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thank you so much for this perez!! i live in australia and its on the newsall the time.. the stories are just horrible.. all my love to them!
aussie_girl.15 says – reply to this

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please, someone needs to help us!
i've donated my savings and done as much as i can!
our state NEEDS your help, please!!
i can smell the fire as i step outside and its horrid!!!
181 people have died and the death toll is rising, firefighters say the toll will be pushing 300.
sos!!
Ruprect says – reply to this

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Only today I read where in an attempt to save a baby, 8 people huddled around it. All found dead.
The men and women who are in the areas are coming across very tragic scenes.

This state is going to need any support we can give it. Thanks to this site for showing people how they can help.