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Read up on Operation Blessing. Operation Blessing, with a base in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a non-profit organization that targets specific areas in the world, including Haiti. Their assistance in the Haitian relief effort has been tremendous.

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REGENT RELIEF EVENT! Haiti Water Walk

Imagine mothers mixing formula with water that doubles as a restroom, bath, and sink for both people and animals.

The Regent Undergraduate Council (RUC) has partnered with Lifesaver USA to construct a silent prayer walk for the people of Haiti. Participants will donate $5 to carry (or not) a bucket of water as a symbolic identification with the Haitians who travel miles to get "fresh" water. The funds will go to the purchase of Jerry Cans, an eco-friendly filtration system that turns puddle water into 100% pure drinking/usable water. Participants will be able to pause and read facts staked around the quad to better understand the importance of this cause. Each Jerry can is $200 and RUC will match donations up to $500. Participants are not required to come for the whole hour, but can walk as fast/slow as they like.

Hampton Roads lends a hand

embers of Virginia Task Force Two wait Jan. 15, 2010 before boarding military flights to Haiti at Norfolk Naval Station. The urban search and rescue team was mobilized late Wednesday night to find earthquake victims in Haiti. (Ross Taylor | The Virginian-Pilot)

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. will honor members of the Virginia-based search and rescue teams that worked in Haiti after the earthquake.

The teams, from Virginia Beach and Fairfax County, included more than 150 people and rescued a total of 19 survivors.

A delegation of 10 people from each of the teams will attend the ceremony with Warner Friday, a news release from the senator’s office said.

Following the ceremony, the two delegations will get a special White House tour.

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Directly affected.

I have heard of countless people and their travels to Haiti within the past few months.

It was not until yesterday that someone in my inner circle would take a leap in faith and join the bandwagon. My best friend, Katie Messina, boarded a plane for Haiti yesterday. Please pray for Katie and her group as they embark on their relief mission.

I will post more information concerning relief efforts near the Virginia Beach area as I come across it.

This is the start of a blog, but also the beginning of what could be a major prayer and aid effort.

Stay tuned to watch God move.

Picture of the Day: Pray for Katie (left)