During disasters and catastrophes, it's human nature to help out. Among the developed countries, Japan is one of the most generous nations when it comes to offering assistance to a nation in need.
After the M9 earthquake that shook the entire nation of Japan, the pledges and donations came rushing in.
CNN has been showing a QR code during their special coverage about Japan's situation.
Lady Gaga is selling a $5 "We Pray For Japan" wristband on her website. 100% goes directly to the Japan relief effort.
Coach is donating 400 million yen (approximately $5 million) to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
http://japan.coach.com/online/handbags/genWCM-13001-13500-jp-/Coach_CJI/static_pgs/311
Other than monetary help, Uniqlo will send 700 million yen worth of clothing to disaster victims, including 300,000 pieces of HEATTECH items, as warm clothing is in the greatest demand, as well as other articles of innerwear, outerwear, jeans, towels and UNIQLO and g.u. items.
http://www.uniqlo.com/us/news/2011/03/fast_retailing_efforts_for_the.html
H&M and Forever 21 are donating garments to the Japanese Red Cross and has given 100 percent of purchases made on their website until midnight on March 18, respectively.
There are more celebrities and companies extending a helping hand to Japan.
In times of need, sometimes one of the two sides of a person comes out: the bad or the good.
Thankfully, the best in people (and companies) is coming out.
Sources:
http://www.stylelist.com/2011/03/18/designers-and-celebrities-band-together-for-japan-relief/
http://edition.cnn.com/
http://www.uniqlo.com/us/news/2011/03/fast_retailing_efforts_for_the.html
http://japan.coach.com/online/handbags/genWCM-13001-13500-jp-/Coach_CJI/static_pgs/311
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