kekori, a resident of Punta Gorda, near the center of the storm. :"Right now I feel like breaking down into tears. I found out that three of my friends have been hospitalized, and one of my friends did die. I still haven't heard from Veronica, Jason, and Lewie... I can't wait to leave for NC.. fuck, I feel lucky.. but then.. I feel at a loss, like, if I was there with them.. I could have pushed them out of the way or something.. They deserve better than what happened to them...
I would give my life instantly for any friend, at anytime.
So why they fuck did it happen to them! I want to trade places with everyone in Pt.Charlotte right now, that has either lost their life, homes, or are just seriously hurt! They deserve a 2nd chance, and I have had way too many.. I've got $78.. it's not much, but I hope it helps somebody...
Sorry.. I just feel.. it should have happened to me, than to someone else. Just....fuck..."
I'd also suggest reading
virgin_politics journal, as she has a particularly good post on the difficulties she faces having a house on Sanibel Island, one of the hardest hit regions. She mentioned that contributions can be sent to:
Lee County Red Cross
Attn: Hurricane Charley relief fund
2516 Colonial Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Charlotte County Red Cross
Attn: Hurricane Charley relief fund
1300-D Enterprise Drive
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Sanibel-Captiva Community Foundation
Attn: Hurricane Charley relief fund
8260 College Pkwy, suite 101
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Volunteer Florida
1-800-FL-HELP1
