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Instead of worrying about dumb stuff, donate and support bushfire victims

09 FEB 2009 | Posted By: LifeloungeStaff

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Instead of worrying about dumb stuff, donate and support bushfire victims

Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
 
Victorian Bushfires Feb 09
As bushfires continue to burn across Victoria, the death toll stands at 108 people. 750 homes, 330 thousand hectres, and the entire townships of Kinglake and Marysville have all been lost tofires that authorities say could take weeks to contain.

Perhaps most terrifying is that the bushfires that burned mostly in the North-East and South-East of Victoria are being treated as crime scenes as arson is suspected in some cases. Through the tragedy though, there are also amazing stories of real heroism, bravery and generosity.

So instead of worrying about who pashed whom on Friday night, or if somebody's Facebook status update is stupid, or if you look a little fatty-boom-batty in your jeans today, spare a thought. And some dollars: redcross.org.au.
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There are "17" comment(s) on "Instead of worrying about dumb stuff, donate and support bushfire victims"

Respect freeak
Amen.
freeak  -  3 years ago
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Respect Luke
i hope the towns' people find out who lit the fires before the authorities... sickening!
Luke  -  3 years ago
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Respect Dimitri
In this case arsonists should be treated in the same way as serial killers would. Sick fucks. The whole thing is devastating.
Dimitri  -  3 years ago
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Senior Member 555642B2
Utterly heartbreaking.
555642B2  -  3 years ago
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Senior Member amileigh
:-(
amileigh  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member Chuckufarli
My sister had a close scare at Horsham and my brother was out fighting in Southwest Vicco. I can't believe sick fucks get off on lighting these things. I live in SA now and the cops and fire brigade members spent Saturday driving backroads looking for suspicious cars, luckily there were no major fires before the cool change hit. Hope things improve before the next warm front hits on Saturday. Peace all
Chuckufarli  -  3 years ago
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Respect Katie
I just read that authorities think the death toll will double. So sad and scary.
Katie  -  3 years ago
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Senior Member catchyleo
Donating blood is another great way to help. Over the coming months the burns victims will need multiple blood transfusions to assist in their recovery. To register online go to: www.donateblood.com.au
catchyleo  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member Chuckufarli
I just found out my company will match it's employees donations dollar for dollar, time to raid the piggy bank.
Chuckufarli  -  3 years ago
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Respect freeak
The place I work for just donated $100k. This is huge. Now, I better get off here and do some work for a change, lest they try to cut freeaky costs around the office.
freeak  -  3 years ago
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Respect Jamie
That's pretty amazing Freeak... Hey Coop, are the fires getting much press over there in the USA?
Jamie  -  3 years ago
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Member D53CA764
it's gone up to something like 125 dead now. The people who lit the blaze should be burnt at the stake.
D53CA764  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member nuzzla
Absolutely devastating. Today the fires were officially announced the worst natural disaster in Australian history. Our thoughts and hearts are with the thousands of families who have suffered.
nuzzla  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member sarahlink
So sad. It's all over the news here in London Town.
sarahlink  -  3 years ago
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Respect Jake
This is so extreme, I got sun burnt at the Big Day Out and it blistered and hurt like hell, so i can only imagine how horrific being burned by actual *fire* would be like :O the company I work for just "donated $30,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund, 100% of which will go to victims of the bushfires." Maybe we should start a Life Lounge fund? Go team! - Jake XOOX
Jake  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member moonsign
what can you say...........
moonsign  -  2 years ago
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New Lounger 89DE86E5
It is so devastating. These people are never going to get over this. I hope the people who lit the fires suffer for what they did.
89DE86E5  -  2 years ago
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