At a certain point it almost becomes impossible to comprehend and fathom the seriousness of the devastation and deaths in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Asia and eight other countries. An estimated death toll of 52,000 - a number that could rise even higher.

The figures just make me numb.

Here are some ways to help:


American Red Cross
International Response Fund
PO Box 37243
Washington, DC 20013
800-HELP NOW
www.redcross.org

Direct Relief International
27 South La Patera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805-964-4767
www.directrelief.org

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
PO Box 2247
New York, NY 10116-2247
888-392-0392
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Operation USA
8320 Melrose Avenue, Ste. 200
Los Angles, CA 90069
800-678-7255
www.opusa.org