Earthquake. Tsunami. Nuclear crisis.

Independent of each other, any of these events would be considered horrifying. Japan enduring all three of these disasters within a matter of days is catastrophic.

As one of the millions of people around the globe who watched in heartbreak as Japan’s disaster unfolded, I know I’m not alone in my feelings of helplessness and despair. And like so many of you, I also feel an overwhelming need to reach out and help the thousands of people who have not only lost their homes and their towns, but their loved ones, as well.

I believe we become who are in the first seven years of our life. More than any other age group, Japan’s youth will feel the impact of this disaster for decades to come, perhaps the rest of their lives. Recognized as the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world, Save the Children needs our donations to help the children of Japan reduce the psychological impact these disasters will undoubtedly have on their mental health.

Help me help them.


Within the next few days, I will begin posting pictures of my paintings online at www.brunologreco.blogspot.com and auctioning them off to the highest bidder. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to Save the Children (www.savethechildren.org).

Here’s how it will work:

1. Every few days, I will post a picture of one of my paintings, listing its size, title and any other relevant information.
2. Using a valid email account, readers are invited to post their bids in the comment field.
3. Bidding will close at 12 p.m. (EDT) on Sunday, April 10th, 2011.
4. The highest bidders for each piece will be notified by email.
5. The winning bidders will be required to forward their donation via PayPal before their artwork is shipped on April 11th, 2011.
6. Once all money is collected from the successful bidders, I will forward the donation to Save the Children’s efforts in Japan.

More about Save the Children (from www.savethechildren.org):

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.

When disaster strikes around the world, Save the Children is there to save lives with food, medical care and education and remains to help communities rebuild through long-term recovery programs. As quickly and as effectively as Save the Children responds to tsunamis and civil conflict, it works to resolve the ongoing struggles children face every day — poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease — and replaces them with hope for the future.

Save the Children serves impoverished, marginalized and vulnerable children and families in more that 120 nations. Our programs reach both children and those working to save and improve their lives, including parents, caregivers, community members and members of our partner organizations. We help save children’s lives, protect them from exploitation and assist them in accessing education and health care.

Through disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, rapid humanitarian relief and long-term recovery programs, Save the Children also assists millions of girls and boys at risk of or affected by natural disasters, conflicts and ethnic violence.

Bruno LoGreco life coach toronto, author & motivational speaker

Earthquake. Tsunami. Nuclear crisis.