ABC’s ‘Day of Giving’ to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims: Live Blog

Good Morning….I am once again so proud to be a GMA fan, what you are doing is so wonderful for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

I did not want to tie up a phone line as I do not have a monetary gift, but I do have a gift from the heart to offer a warm roof over someone’s head. I live in NC, I realize at least 500 mil away…but I do have an extra room and a large home if someone in need would like to come to NC. I live in a very small, but large at heart, giving community on the coast of Eastern NC. I would be more than happy to help a family out by opening up my home.

Thank you so much for your time,
Mary Hynes
Oriental, NC

As I watch GMA and view the disaster that “Sandy” has wrought upon New York, New Jersey and other areas…AND having to watch political ad after ad….I’m wondering if one or the other candidate would donate an equal amount spent on their ads to victims of “Sandy”… what impact that would have on the vote?
I’m praying for America and that God will approve the outcome of our elected ones.

First of all- prayers to all those still without power and heat! And to the families of lost loved ones. My heart goes out to you and I will continue to pray for you. Next a difficult question. Why, in the wake of such a huge tragedy, are there games being played in getting power back to these folks? Why are lineman and other electrical professionals being sent home for being non-union when so many are in need? It seems like a really, REALLY bad time to play political strong arm games. Why are they being sent home with so many in need? Thanks so much and I would love to hear a logical answer to this as I cannot come up with one on my own.
God the efforts and God bless America.

Sorry! Should say God bless the efforts.

As a NJ resident I am thankful and touched to see the outpouring of caring and help. I truly hate to be negative at such a time, but I was appalled (and insulted) to see GMA feature and actually interview Snookie. The cast and producers of this despicable show have absolutely nothing to do with New Jersey. They are shameless frauds who have exploited false stereotypes and turned New Jersey into a laughing stock. I am very disappointed GMA….you really should know better!

Thank you ABC and GMA for doing such a wonderful job at covering this horrible devastation and all devastations Mother Nature has brought upon this country and the world in the past year(s). It is good to see people coming together to overcome such hard times and make up for the folks aired on TV screaming for help, forgetting they are not the “only ones” that have been impacted by mother natures force.

Hurricane Sandy is a real eye-opener, and the east coast I am sure, feels gracious for all the support through national TV, celebrities, and all other efforts put forth to overcome such devastation in a timely manner; they are very fortunate. We have communities throughout the states that have dealt with such devastations with little to no help aside from community efforts, state funding, and FEMA if applicable. These communities are still dealing with the devastations and trying to overcome.

I understand the tragedies may have occurred in less populated areas and therefore it seems forgotten. But please, don’t forget not only do we now have a huge populated area in complete chaos trying to rebuild and move forward, but we also have folks still struggling, trying to find funds to rebuild their homes, to live and function as they did pre-flood or disaster.

We were apart of the 2011 North Dakota flooding disaster, and though it occurred over a year and a half ago, here my family sits; our house still flooded from the devastation, separated from our young children and living in a fifth wheel as winter approaches. Crossing our fingers that we will see an end to this; hoping to get answers from our insurance company that so graciously fights against us to give us what we need and deserve to rebuild our home. Our attitudes positive, our lives moving on as we embrace the struggles and change that Mother Nature has brought our way… But are we now forgotten because of Hurricane Sandy? Will the victims of hurricane Sandy become number one as we are put on the back burner because we are only a hand-full of folks still struggling with devastation? Sadly the answer is yes….

We are praying for all of you on the East Coast! Stay strong; don’t let the devastation overwhelm your inner strengths. Stay positive and know you will be ok! If we can do it here for this long I faith you can too!

I think it is really nice of Snooki to give clothes to the people who are victims of the Hurricane Sandy. Not all the famous people would do this. Plus she also wants to help out with alot of more things, and try to get things like they used to be before.

I think its great that people are donating to hurricane Sandy vicitms. Even the people who couldnt donate much donated what they could. ” a call from a veteran of Desert Storm who gave $25, she said. A woman on social security disability also gave $30″, it shows how Americans are so generous in any kind of disaster, and will donate money despite their financial situation. In this kind of situation money or even clothes can help those in need.

GMA is doing such a noble action in helping those affected by the Hurricane Sandy. Robin Roberts comments were really heartwarming, the way she puts herself in the same situation, her experiencing Hurricane Katrina, “I know what it’s like to see your hometown virtually wiped out because i remember the day after Katrina, Hurricane Katrina, being there my beloved home state of Mississippi, walking in the rubble”.This shows many people out there care for those people who right now are going through a hard moment in their lives.

there is a lot of effered being put into this. america is still strong and growing

The act that people are donating millions of dollars to the victims of Hurricane Sandy is very generous because if anybody would be in a situation like this they would really appreciate the help and effort of others.“I don’t want another storm, but if only we could have this feeling all year long.”, Walters said on “GMA.” It is always good to know that you are not alone when you most need it.

The Day of Giving has turned out to be a really heart-warming experience to all of the people who got hit by hurricane Sandy and to those who’s family members were affected as well. It’s great to see America reaching out and at least giving out something to those who are in need right now. As it says in the passasge, ”Disney and ABC have teamed up with the American Red Cross for a “Day of Giving” to raise money for hurricane relief efforts, American people have something to have hope for now.

This city has a huge number of people, too many people i would say. But its nice to know that theirs still nice people out there caring for others. Andrew cuomo stated, “restoring power to the 700,000 people in New York state who are still without power and getting food and clean-up materials to victims are a top priority.” Its really a good thing that the people came up with this charity, people really need the help. people who probably lost the only things they had.

The fact that people and celebrities are donating things because of the disaster of Sandy Hurricane i think that thats really humble of them, god is gonna repay them twice as more because of their kindness. In the passage it says “ABC News’ Barbara Walters has donated $250,000 to the Red Cross and George Stephanopoulos has made a contribution of $50,000″ This shows that they have been donating billion of dollars and enough to save someones life.

In my opinion I think that it’s pathetic that others who don’t have a lot of money try to donate as much as they can and Snooki who is really famous can only donate her clothes. They said that a woman on social security disability gave $30. To someone who doesn’t have money that is the most they can give. Unlike Snooki who is a famous TV star and is getting lots of money can only donate several clothes. “I donated a lot of clothes,” said Snooki. I believe that she should at least donate a little more, after all she can affort to give something more.

I think the Day of Giving is such a great idea. Its very generous for people all over the world to step in and help the people who are victims of this storm. ABC News’ Katie Couric is answering your calls live on “GMA.” She’s already taken calls from two people from Ohio, someone from Charlotte and Nashville. I think its great that we can all come together to help our own nation. Its devostating to see all these people hurt by the storm. I want to help these people because if it was me, i would really want someone to care for me.

I feel so bad for the distruction hurricane sandy has made. I really hope that alot more people donate to help the poeple in kneed. Right now anything can help these people frome clothes to 250,000$. Lets hope this all gets better and help poeple who are in necessity.

I think the Day of Giving is such a wonderful idea. Its really generous for people all over the world to step in and help victims of this storm.”Sandy” A storm who took many peoples homes and we together can help them with a little donation. its so incredible how people from all over the world open their hearts and give a little donation but only with a little it can make a big difference .

I think all that has happened is very devastating. I love the fact that people are stepping up and helping out. This is a really nice thing people are doing. A lot of people have been affected and they all could use our help, even with the little things. In the article it states “Our partner Samsung has really stepped up today and will match viewer donations dollar for dollar up to $3 million.” This is a good way to help out the people who need it.

Hurricane Sandy has caused a big disaster and to get help from ABC and GMA has been great. Getting as much help will help may people that need it as food, clothes, and a place to stay. As i read above many people have offered their homes for the ones that need a place. Also many celebities coming in and giving a hand in helping in on donating has been great.

I think its great that people are donating to hurricane Sandy vicitms. Even the people who couldnt donate much still donated what they could. This is a hard time for the people affected by this natural disater and it is good that ABC is helping out and gettting donations for across the country and it is good how people are coming together to help out those in need.

i really hope that people keep donateing to help all those people who had been affected. Anything can help them from clothes to money.

Hurricaine Sandy has left people in the East coast of the United States devestaded in ruins and resources for everyone in that region. Its sad of this happenning. I believe is a great thing that all these organization are getting together to help the people strucked by this natural disaster. I’m proud of those people that are helping by donating anything they can including famous stars.

What people are doing is really great and things like this really brings people together. its amazing how we can forget all of our problems to take time away from our needs and help others that really need it. Even if your not there helping out and still giving, its still great and thnk you all for your time and effort.

After reading what other people have been doing to help the East Shore, motivates me to wanna join in and help those in need. Since they are in no shape of picking them selves up when in need. Therefore we should help since, in any case we are caught in the same position we well recive the same help from those that are in trouble at the moment. You see we help the east side since they are need, therefore when they are up and stading they should do there part as in helping us, how we are helping them.

I think this “Day of Giving” is a good idea, to try and help those people who were affected by the hurricane Sandy. Its nice to know that people from our country help each other on there traggedy. I think its wonderful that people from all over the world try to help those people in need too, the people who were affected by the hurricane. Its sad to see and to hear all those people hurt by the storm. I would help these people, their families, because if we were in a situation like that I would really want people to help us.

i think its reaaly generous that so many people are coming together to help families that were affected by this hurricane “Sandy”. Most people were left homeless and every donation that you give can make a difference. its wonderful how many people from all around the world open their hearts and give a small amount to help those families who are in need at this moment. I feel bad for those who dont even have a place to live or a school to attend we should all help out a little to help them get back what they lost. its also amazing that all these tv shows are giving their work time to help these people.

As much as GMA did their part for this effort, I fail to see why during a fundraiser “The View” has chosen to air a piece with Elisabeth Hasselbeck going on a clothes shopping excursion. That is just another slap in the face to people who “don’t have”…

It’s really great to see people coming together in a time of need and suffering when there are others in trouble or in danger, but sometimes I begin to wonder, why is it that we only come together during these types of disasters rather than coming together on an everyday basis. I know that people are busy with work, family and trying to survive in this world but it seems as if disasters are the only thing that can really bring us together. For example, people began coming together during 9/11, the Oklahoma shootings, and other events that were horrible and saddening, but why can’t we do things before events like this happen? I’m not saying that all people are like this, and to be quite honest I’m not always the way I wish to be, but why does it take a disaster to happen to make people want to help out?

Gave $10.00.

It is amazing how ABC created this foundation to support the millions of people affected by hurricane Sandy. How there re so many people donating and helping others, great to see how people come together when in need. “Seaside is like my second home, so thank you so much for having me here. I donated a lot of clothes,” Even celebrities are gathering together to support. By donating money, clothes, or even food.

Helping the people in Hurricane Sandy is good, because they need our help. They have lost everything they once had, we need to help them to get back on there feet & to let them now that they arent alone. WE ARE GOING TO HELP THEM.

In my opinion, I think it’s very considerate famous artists are coming together to support the victims from Hurricane Sandy. Mark Cuban says, “We all have our dreams, our ambitions, our goals, but sometimes we are cut short by tragedies” This demonstrates that they care about other people who are suffering and need help. It’s really nice that many people are coming together for a good cause, this shows that we care for each other in this country.

Ill say that they ae dooing well on helping them with stuff, and donatingstuff as well as donating money. They should do this more often, and help them more, because its a really great idea that they did this because of that. Also, theres people out there that are blessed becasue they had no shelter or food or things like that after everything happned. For, example i have a cousin living overthere near where it happened she was really nervous and everything, she didnt klnow what to do recently,but thank god she is ok,and nothing really bad happened to the. “So many people out there don’t have a generator, don’t have water, power, electricity, communication. ” Therefore, this shows that not a lot of people have everything they need to survive overthere, and they are williong to get things that other are donating for them all at ones. So, this is a really great casue that they are doing, and tht they should do more often.

Hurricane sandy was a tragic event and caused more damage than was expected. It is comforting to know that when events like these occur everyone in the U.S. is willing to help. Events like these bring our country together and make our nation a more united nation.

its a great thing that we are all coming together to help many people that were devastated because they lost their homes. We are a strong nation and we will get through this, GMA is doing a great thing helping all the other people that lost their homes and had nowhere to go. we have had phone banks that the Red cross has been helping with and they have raised so much money, “New numbers are in from the Red Cross and as of 11:30 AM ET, we’ve raised $5,340,457.’” our nation will get through this and we will are doing great actions to help others :)

I think its awesome that Disney and ABC hav created tis foundation to help and support the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Its amazing how so people get involved quickly.“Seaside is like my second home, so thank you so much for having me here. I donated a lot of clothes,” the “Jersey Shore”. Everyone is doing they best they can, they give as much as possible, this does not only help the victims out it brings the wold closer and bringing peace everwhere to everyone.

I believe that what they are doing to help the people affected by Hurricane Sandy is a wonderful cause. These people have lost so much, and it’s good that people are puting their part an donating. Even huge celebrties are helping as well. With the money that they are receiving will help them, and help the city get back to how it use to… maybe even better.

i think its really sad and horrible about whats happening resulting in hurricane sandy, its very generous of the people that are/have donated because any $ makes a difference. Its amazing how some people are even willing to let people stay in their homes, “People have told me they will open their houses. People in Michigan said, ‘If you need a room, we’ll give you a room,’” Walters said on “GMA.” i think thats so mice of them to have open arms to those in need of homes or food or anything. My prayers go out to those families who lost their homes, money, or any sort of thing, you all will get back up on your feet its only a matter of time. everyone just keep giving donations so they can get back up on their feet quickly. PRAYERS TO YOU ALL <3

I think that everyone is trying to help and contribute to this disaster and try to help those who need it some help by donating and others by sharing their home to those in need ” a call from a veteran of Desert Storm who gave $25, she said. A woman on social security disability also gave $30″ it shows americans are donating what they can ,even if they dont have to much but still want to help.

i think what the people are doing getting together to help those who where affected by hurricane sandy is a very generous thing to do. many people are donating from money to clothes to just about anything to help them get back in track.”The one and only Barbara Walters has been manning the phone bank for an hour and has fielded a call from a veteran of Desert Storm who gave $25, she said. A woman on social security disability also gave $30.”this shows that many of do care enough to help those out in need. At times its as simple as a disaster to get us to gather all america to help. that isnt right to do because this only took a disaster to get us together to help.

It shows alot that everyone is coming together and helping those who were afftected by Hurricane Sandy. For example, Gov Andrew Cuomo called GMA and said “…People from the Midwest, people from the South, who saw it on TV and just got in their cars and said we wanted to come up and see how we can help. We are all neighbors and we want to be there one for the other. It’s really heartwarming. People feel at least they are not alone, that people care. And that means so much.” This comes to show that we can all make a difference and bring each other up, because by helping others, we only make each other stronger because we are a nation.

My initial thoughts and ideas towards Hurricane Sandy is that everyone is coming together because both those who have and dont have alot to offer are coming together to help others. For example, someone with alot to offer would be “Barbara Walters [who] donated $250,000 to the Red Cross” . An example of someone with less to offer would be those who share their homes and feed those who are starving. I believe that it doesnt matter whether your rich or poor because when it comes to it we are all human. For example, we all live each day wanting something, we are all vulnerable to certian elements, we all heal, and we all reconize a helpless tear.

Thanks for doing this, if we all participate and donate, we can help millions! It’s not “easy” for many across the nation, but if everyone gives a little, it adds up to a lot! Thoughts and prayers are with you all from here in the west coast to you on the east coast. Wish we could send some of our sunshine and warmth your way, since we can’t, hope our donation helps! God bless!

When is the RED CROSS realy going to come down to Coney Island…IT is a crime that they send 3 small trucks to feed thousand…It is a crime shame on you. RED CROSS. people are freezing and starving….Thanks for nothing…

This is a wonderful relief effort, more than happy to donate!! I’m saddened by the devastating effect this storm had on everyone not just in my area, but the entire Northeast. When I heard Roger Hodgson’s song ‘Give A Little Bit’ in a spot for ‘Day of Giving’ I thought, what better song to help lift everyone’s spirits up right now and bring us closer together through giving what we can…”Give a little bit of your love to me, I’ll give a little bit of my love to you.” If anything the song’s message is more needed now than when it was written. I remember the warmhearted feeling I had when Roger played it live in AC, it unified everyone in the room and we were engaged in an unforgettable sing-along with everyone out of their seats. I’m looking forward to reliving the uplifting experience while he’s playing the east coast this month. Thanks Roger for lending such a beautiful song for a much-needed cause – you have the biggest heart around! :)

That’s the key Linda- everyone doing their part, giving what they can whether it’s a little bit or a lot. They were playing the song Give a Little Bit (by Roger Hodgson from Supertramp) today when Barbara walters was speaking. For me, this song says it all :
Give a little bit – give a little bit of my love to you
There’s so much that we need to share…So send a smile and show you care

We dont all have to donate big buck. Whether it’s a blanket or some water or gasoline or food or simply reaching out and holding the hand of someone who’s been traumatized, there are so many ways to help one another :)

Awesome to hear Roger Hodgson’s song Give a Little Bit playing to such an important “Day of Giving” The message of it is Universal and truly the way to live life especially in times like these where so many are in need. “Now’s the time that we need to share, so send a smile and show that you Care”

This morning an ABC Chicago newswoman directly asked a representative of the American Red Cross if the money raised would go to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The woman bypassed the question and spoke generally about the beneficial ways that donations to the Red Cross are used.

She did this because the Red Cross does NOT earmark the money donated FOR a specific disaster TO that specific disaster, but to their general fund. As a result, we never send our donations to the Red Cross.

What a great way of reaching the public and calling on what’s best in all of us. It’s one of the things that makes America and American’s so great. This is a real national tragedy not just a local tragedy and you are helping to highlight that. I also love seeing high profile people leading by example, giving of their time, money and spirit. I especially love that you are using Roger’ Hodgson’s song, “Give a Little Bit”. It is such a fitting theme. I’m a Roger Hodgson fan and I’ve seen him donate the song usage in the past as a symbol of love and calling on all to give of themselves. It’s such a touching song and it really does reach across all barriers, cultures and classes. It’s that simple…Give a Little Bit of your LOVE! Good Job!

I am happy that my song, “Give a Little Bit,” has played a part in helping ABC TV and the Red Cross with their fundraising efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Driving into Morristown, New Jersey for our concert in the aftermath of the hurricane and nor’easter storm, and seeing some of the challenges that residents have had to face, we have all felt a lot of compassion. Let’s all keep those affected in our thoughts and prayers and give a little bit in whatever way you can- either to the Red Cross or to those who are working so hard to help the people whose lives have been so deeply affected. ~ Roger Hodgson