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I think the "Beatles" said it best in one of their songs. "ask me for a contribution, well you know, we all want to save the world" or something to that extent.
But it was nice of you to suggest that someone else make an effort to assist based on your perception of their financial ability and the percieved worthyness of their cause.
I initially tried to bite my tongue but . . . well, I think a major motivation for many of these not-for-profit individuals and groups with far flung ideas is just a way to get others to fund their travel interests (certainly beats working for a living).
Based on my own observations of this particular effort and the level of planning(or lack there of) I think maybe it won't "float" long and I'll be suprised if they even get to Haiti there first intended stop !
I recently found another "Craig's list" add soliciting assistence for this effort asking for basically anything you can offer (lawn chairs,dinghy boat,etc.)
If this effort was anywhere near getting ready for a Nov. 2009 departure (as indicated on their websight) I would have thought they would have most, if not all the small stuff handled already.
What initialy sounded like a good thing is beginning to sound like a failed attempt due to poor planning and unrealistic expectations and a complete lack of proper funding and sponsorship .
I hope I 've got it all wrong, time will be the ultimate judge .
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