CNN Gulf Telethon Raises Over $1.3 Million

CNN:

Large and small donations flowed in Monday evening as dozens of celebrities answered phones for Larry King's telethon to help the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast suffering from the oil disaster.

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Comments

[Gilliam G]

03:03 PM on 06/22/2010

This was fantastic. Thanks to Larry King Live for making it clear why these people and wildlife need out help NOW. Bureaucracy and red tape and claims payments are jammed up and taking too long. I've donated 8 songs to Global Green USA to support their efforts in the region to build a strong Green Economy in Louisiana.
I was inspired to give to Global Green USA by Riki Ott PhD

A commercial salmon "fisherma'am," Dr. Riki Ott (PhD in marine biology) experienced firsthand the devastating effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill—and chose to do something about it. Ott retired from fishing and founded three nonprofit organizations to deal with lingering harm. She lives in Cordova, Alaska.

She donated her book "Not One Drop - betrayal and courage in the wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill" to Global Green USA.

Here is what Riki says about why she is donating her work:
"In response to the Gulf oil spill, Global Green is co-chairing the local Green Collaborative -- a network of 65 organizations working to build a strong green economy in Louisiana -- to assess the greatest needs to help in the clean up, and to support those families devastated by the spill. Funds will go toward delivering healthy food and support for the fishermen and families whose lives depend on a thriving coastal economy."

That's reason enough for me to donate as well.
Please contribute if you agree and want to support Global Green.

http://gilsmusic.bandcamp.com

[jamw]

11:32 AM on 06/22/2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXlC7gvvJZw

Be sure to read the story under the video...Selbsttranszendenz — June 17, 2010 — Toxic Oil Spill Rains Warned Could Destroy North America

[JavaManiac]

07:05 AM on 06/22/2010

Well done Larry.

[1088]

02:50 AM on 06/22/2010

BP is the responsible party, and they need to pay every dime for the clean up, period!!

[davidpkronmiller]

02:12 AM on 06/22/2010

Too bad it's not more - so many people decided that this wasn't worth it becuse BP's paying some of the recovery costs. I say some because I think people have forgotten that the gulf region got hit by Katrina and Rita and has yet to fully recover - BP can only pay for the cost of their disaster and it won't be too quick I'm guessing. These people need our help and support as we continually turn away from them the minute the pictures get repetitive.

I'm a bit disappointed to be honest. I guess the hate or BP over powered the compassion for the Gulf.

[maxfax]

12:04 AM on 06/22/2010

Pretty good numbers for two hours. Good job Larry.