Tsunami leaves impression on Cabrini students

TSUNAMI, page 1 times of tragedy, it can produce some pretty awesome results,” Belmonte said.

Catholic Relief Services alone has donated $25 million to the countries of India and Sri Lanka. Laver felt that the organization was perfect for Cabrini to partner with, “Catholic Relief Services has been working in these countries for over 50 years, so they're in a great position to be directing some of the relief and reconstruction efforts,” Laver said.

Student Lisa DiMond also played a key roll in planning the Response Day. DiMond coordinated the advertising the event, “ I feel privileged for all that I have been given in life, and I wanted to do something to help those who have lost so much,” DiMond said.

Some fear that the huge response and out pouring of support will quickly wear off and that the rest of the world will go on with business as usual. Those that worked on the Tsunami Response Day hope that never happens. Sophomore Kristin Sanchez said, “I think it has already worn off somewhat. People forget about these things pretty quickly, so it is important to do this event now and later.”

Belmonte hopes to continue the effort to raise money and awareness throughout the rest of the semester, “We are going to continue doing things throughout the semester and hopefully even into the years to follow to continue to raise money and contribute,” Belmonte said.

Laver agrees that the world should be continuously involved with the effort, “As people of faith in a land with many blessings we owe it to ourselves and the world to be in long-term solidarity with people around the world…for the long haul, not just for the life-span of headlines.”