As I watched the devastating destruction of towns, homes & lives , I cannot help but question whether I still could go about my normal daily life. And without hesitation what was to be the next "MID WEEK MACARON FIX" was promptly deleted & replaced with a pledge of giving.
In helping the flood victims of Queenland I have pledged that all moneys received from orders for Sweet.Petite.Treats' macaron giftboxes containing 16 macarons valued at $44.80 to the end of this month will ALL BE DONATED to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal.
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| Banana & cinnamon flavoured macaron shells & strawberry flavoured macaron shells |
Watching the flood crisis unfolding, initially for me was like watching fictional scenes from a natural disaster movie so remote & surreal.
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| Floodwaters rage through the streets of Toowoomba |
But as the places & faces became more familiar with each interview, report & story the realism of the destruction sinks in with feelings of disbelief & sadness for those whose lives & homes are lost, & then of thankfulness that I'm so blessed to be in a more fortunate position to give.
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| People clinging to railings & metal fences |
The Commonwealth Bank remains to be the largest single contributor with $1,350,000, Coles, Tabcorp & Xstrata contributed $1 million each, Gerry Harvey in conjunction with Myer added $750,000 to the fund, top tennis players in the Rally for Relief raised more than $1.8 million, the 133 cyclists in the Tour Down Under donated their prize money of $16,000.
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| A road damaged by flooding |
And as the clean-up & search for the missing continues, assistance & support to the flood victims of Queensland also continues...
Tim Cahill's eBay auction of seats to watch an Everton game from his box reached a bid of $999,999 on Sunday, Powderfinger will release a new single with all profits going to the relief fund, Chefs from Aria, Rockpool, Guillaume, Icebergs & Catalina will join forces in the Rose Bay Relief Appeal charity dinner, Victor Churchill will donate all the takings at its Woollahra shop today & 65,000 volunteers are now registered to help with the recovery efforts in the weeks & months to come.
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| (From top left & clockwise): Soccer player Tim Cahill, Music band Powderfinger, co-owner Victor Puharich of boutique butcher shop Victor Churchill and co-owner & chef Paul Mcmachon at Catalina Rose Bay |
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| Thousands turn out to volunteer to help clean up the streets of Brisbane |
There are now 20 confirmed dead, 16 people missing, 25,000 homes damaged, 5000 businesses hit & 40,000 people displaced.
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| Sandy Matthews & husband Steve Matthews died after pushing their children to safety |
Whether it be monetary (donations & sales) or non-monetary (volunteering personal time & resources) I believe that every little bit counts.
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| No assistance or support is too big or too small! |
My pledge is just my way of helping those in need, & thanking others doing the same with a sweet treat along the way.
