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Okay, you're all probably wondering what the deal is with the Haitian support... up top and off to the right in the margin...
Yes, our approach is a little different. But we get that sports is escapist behavior. We always have. So we thought our tack should be different in helping the same cause. Our plans were already being thought out before the story below hit the wires. It just solidifies the idea that we were on the right track the whole time.
Caribbean football officials say at least 30 members of Haiti's football federation, including an undetermined number of players, have died in the country's earthquake.
In a report to FIFA the Caribbean Football Union said the dead included players, referees, coaches, and administrative and medical officials of the federation. The federation's headquarters collapsed during last week's earthquake.
The report said federation president Yves Jean Bart survived the quake.
Horace Burrell of Jamaica, vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union, visited Haiti over the weekend. He said Bart told him that at least 30 federation members had died. Bart said 20 more were still buried in the rubble or unaccounted for.
It was not clear how many players were in the building when it collapsed.
Burrell's report said federation officials were holding a meeting when the quake struck. He met Bart at the airport.
"His injuries and bandages remain stark reminders of his narrow escape from the crumbling building," Burrell said.
FIFA is donating $250,000 to relief efforts.
In times of emotional turmoil, sports has always been an outlet...
We think it should always be, and what's going on in Haiti screams out for that ideal to continue...
Thanks for reading...
As a reminder of what can be done, here's highlights from the 2-2 draw the Haitians had with the Stars and Bars during the 2009 Gold Cup...
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