Dear jay- Join us to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake and bells will sound across the country! On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake devastated the country of Haiti. One year later, we are asking churches, schools, universities, and city halls to toll their bells in unison on the one-year anniversary of the earthquake—January 12, 2011, at 3:53 PM CST—for 35 seconds, the duration of the Haiti quake. 35 seconds for 250,000 lives lost, and more than 1.3 million people: mothers, fathers, children and grandparents, who are still struggling to find hope in a sea of despair. 35 seconds to foster hope among a community of people who care – a community that is committed to standing hand in hand with those who are reclaiming their lives. 35 seconds to affirm that we are all connected in both our joy and our suffering – that we are stronger together than we are alone. 35 seconds to say we remember, and will not forget. “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore... know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”
- John Donne, Meditation 17, Devotions upon Emergent Occasions
Here's how you can participate:
| | 1) Contact your local bell-ringing organization and ask them to participate.
This might be a congregation, city hall, school or university, but feel free to get creative. You may want to contact radio and TV stations! (If you'd like something in-hand, contact Jenna Myrland at JennaM@ARChq.org and request a "Bells for Haiti" flyer)
| | 2) Spread the word!
Encourage friends and family to reach out to their city halls, congregations, schools and universities. | 2) Listen for the Bells!
Beginning at 3:53pm CST on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, listen in your community and hear bells ringing near and far! | Best, -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth
President, American Refugee Committee P.S. Find "Bells for Haiti" on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148430801873475  |
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