Lets embrace the brave

Whilst we focus on the immediate needs of the people of Haiti, lets not forget the heroes and unsong heroes.

I got a call from British Airways who are sending a charter with relief. All staff are working free. Many airlines around the world are stepping in.

Lets all get ready to welcome back the heroic marines, fire fighters, doctors, aid workers and journalists who have gone out to Haiti. Please rally around them upon their return. They have / are doing a tremendous job. If you know any one who is doing any thing for Haiti, please give them a hug. There are so many unsong heroes.

These people are probably sleeping 2-3 hours a night, in the open adn in the smell of death. They are seeing dead bodies and the most chilling seens of desperation.

What we need to do is continue the awareness and ensure more money trickles through. At present, the UK has pledged around £ 10m (I am made to understand) and this is £ 6m from government and the rest through the NGO's and their supporters. The present death toll is estimated to be 50,000. I am made to understand that 40,000 have been buried. A friend who use to be based in Haiti with US Marines and is in Haiti estimates closer to 200,000.

UN is calling for $500m but I think 4-5 times this will be needed.

I would like to see £ 100m come from the UK and I appeal for your help.