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Re: Hurricane Katrina Relief Suggestion
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Fri, 2 Sep 2005 05:58:35 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Melody Brown wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
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Dear LEGO,
I don’t know if this is something that would be logistically possible or
even welcome, but I can’t help but think that a truckload or two of LEGO
sets dropped off at the Houston Astrodome would go a long ways towards
keeping thousands of kids occupied, and it might help boost morale during a
very desperate time in many peoples’ lives.
Sincerely,
Kelly McKiernan
Parent and LEGO Ambassador
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That’s a nice idea, but I can’t help thinking about the impact of thousands
of bricks on bare feet, and the sound of thousands of bricks on a concrete
floor - you might end up with some cranky adults. If TLG wants to do
something besides donating money to the Red Cross, how about a few pallets
of books?
Marc Nelson Jr.
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LEGO is cool, but I’m not so sure that is needed just yet? I mean is there
any clean surfaces to play on? Wouldn’t food, medical and personal essentials
be one of the most important items needed?
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It’s my understanding that food, sanitation, clothing, and medical supplies are
being worked on now, by federal agencies in charge of such things (specifically
FEMA). What I’m not sure will be provided in the short or medium term are
“extras” like toys for children. Maybe LEGO wouldn’t be the best choice - but
it’s certainly an option. Something for the kids to look forward to doing, and
is creative and doesn’t run out of batteries, and can be shared.
This suggestion is in addition to other relief efforts, not in lieu of them.
As far as becoming spread out and becoming a nuisance, that’s possible, although
it probably wouldn’t take too much space to set up a free build area, like at
BrickFest.
Books are a good idea too, but the faces that struck me from watching CNN
coverage were the younger ones - 5 or 6 or so. And of course how are many 10-14
year olds will willingly read a book these days, if it isn’t Harry Potter?
Kelly
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| (...) I like the idea of doing something. Perhaps something from the Lego clothing range would be best in the short term, along with a ruck sack to keep a few items in while they're living out of a bag in a rescue centre. A set with just a few large (...) (19 years ago, 3-Sep-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| (...) LEGO is cool, but I'm not so sure that is needed just yet? I mean is there any clean surfaces to play on? Wouldn't food, medical and personal essentials be one of the most important items needed? ? Mel (19 years ago, 2-Sep-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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