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Re: Hurricane Katrina Relief Suggestion
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Sat, 3 Sep 2005 17:06:59 GMT
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In lugnet.dear-lego, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
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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 pieces would be best for the time being, perhaps
Jack Stone for the 4-6s, Bionicle for older ones, since it’s less easy to lose
bigger pieces.
Something like the My House (4886) Designer set would be great when the
rebuilding starts because the children could play out the positive rebuilding
theme that’s happening around them. I’m not sure a toy with lots of small
pieces is the best thing while the situation is chaotic.
If it would be easier to use a small amount of stuff could entertain many kids
then perhaps group games are better. I see a Lego soccer ball is available in
the UK, but it’s currently sold out.
Mark
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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" (...) (19 years ago, 2-Sep-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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