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Friday September 9, 2005The following memo soliciting donations for America's Second Harvest was circulated on the set of "24" where Sean is filming episodes for next season. Sean chipped in and the crew enthusiastically supported the effort.
"My single biggest personal regret is that I didn't have a pre-existing relationship with the Red Cross. I intend to remedy that situation by completing the Red Cross Volunteer Certification Program." -- Sean Astin, September 9, 2005 Sean Astin Is Appearing On the National Telethon |
Thursday September 8, 2005Sean joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the Skirball Center for International Literacy Day -- “Eradicating Illiteracy in Los Angeles.” Click here for the story. Sean Astin is the "Verizon Literacy Champion" for the National Center for Family Literacy |
Wednesday September 7, 2005Sean was interviewed by the following radio stations regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief: WMBZ-FM, Memphis KALC, Denver, COLO WRXK WOGL-FM, Philadelphia WPXY-FM/Rochester KXXR-FM, Minneapolis WLYT-FM, Charlotte WMTX, Tampa, FL WWZZ-FM 104.1 ..Washington DC WZPL-FM, Indianapolis WTPT 93.3 The Planet, Greenville, SC WKRQ, Cinncinnati KUSS-FM US95.7-FM, San Diego KGGO-FM, Des Moines WFLY-FM, Albany WKQI-FM Channel 955, Detroit WGTZ Z-93, Dayton, Ohio WZZN-FM, Chicago KKCD-FM, Omaha, NE |
Tuesday September 6, 2005Sean would like to care for a dog separated from its owners by Hurricane Katrina. Send Email if you have a suggestion. The Humane Society of the United States In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. HSUS highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. HSUS is in New Orleans and have rescued hundreds of animals in the hardest hit areas of Mississippi since Friday. The entire relief effort is funded by donations, and support is desperately needed. Please make an emergency contribution to our Disaster Relief Fund today! To donate, please complete the information on the secure online form online at the HSUS site Your tax-deductible gift will be used exclusively for our disaster animal relief work. To send your gift by U.S. Mail, please make your check payable to HSUS Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to HSUS, Dept. DRFHBM, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Thank you! In his capacity as a member of the President's Council on Service & Civic Participation, Sean made a field report to the White House regarding local efforts to organize a "Relief Effort Caravan" for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees. Here's an excerpt from his report:
Sean stopped everything in his life last Friday to focus exclusively day and night all through the labor day weekend to assist with this disaster. He is still actively engaged today in following through with supplies that were collected locally in Los Angeles for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Sean Stopped by the "Impromptu Distribution Site" adjacent to the Van Nuys Airport to inspect the efforts organized by bellapooch.com and "Puppies, Babies & Mommies Too" in conjuncton with CraigsList.com for Hurrican Katriana evacuees.
"Based on the series of good conversations I had with them and on Mack's good report, I felt the need to inspect the site personally. I was a bit concerned because I knew the citizens were not being directed by the authorities. I was pleased with what I saw, but urged caution and emphasized the need for sleep...they were a wonderful display of positive energy, I just didn't want to see them have an accident. "I was relieved to see the Van Nuys Police department arrive on site with a very supportive attitude! I continued to stay in communication with the organizers and was happy to learn and am happy to report that two separate convoys filled with supplies, the first with three semi trucks, the second presumably had the same number headed for Louisiana working in concert with the United Way." Between 2-4pm PST today a three truck convoy of semi's should be arriving at 7635 Airport Business Parkway in Van Nuys. Any Help You Could Offer To Secure, Deliver and Gift/Loan the following items to this impromptu volunteer location would be greatly appreciated: FYI: The Van Nuys Home Depot has already generously donated many pallets and other goods to be used. In order to complete their task, they still require the following:
While he's never met and does not know them, Sean has had good communications with the folks/Citizens who worked very quickly and persistently to "make it happen" in the absence of being able to reach a Local Red Cross Distribution Site from Friday through the Holiday on Monday. |
Monday September 5, 2005Sean was interviewed by Jay Thomas on Sirius Satellite Radio nationwide regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief. Sean's brother Mackenzie Astin visited the "Impromptu Distribution Site" organized by bellapooch.com and "Puppies, Babies & Mommies Too" in conjuncton with CraigsList.com near Van Nuys Airport. Mack delivered the supplies we all collected on Saturday...he was interviewed on the news and he reported to Sean the "remaining" needs. |
Friday September 2, 2005Sean was interviewed by several radio stations regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief:
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