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Many of our fibro teammates live in Australia and we have reached out asking if they are OK and are offering deep sympathy and intense concern. I thought I might help by linking this article that lists many ways to donate support for people, property, domestic animals and wildlife. The article also goes into detail about why and how the megafires are raging with such unrelenting intensity.

I'm sure that I speak for all of us when I say that our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and hope… read more

January 3, 2020 (edited)
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Members rallied around Australian teammates affected by devastating wildfires, sharing donation resources, practical ways to help wildlife... Read more

Members rallied around Australian teammates affected by devastating wildfires, sharing donation resources, practical ways to help wildlife through crafting projects like knitted pouches for injured animals, and heartfelt updates on rescue efforts including specially trained dogs saving koalas and international firefighters arriving to help. Several members actively spread the word through social media, with one Australian member sharing the deeply personal experience of fires burning just ten minutes from their home while traveling abroad. A recurring theme was the global community coming together with prayers, donations, craft projects, and emotional support to help both people and wildlife survive this crisis.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Positive vibes for the rain to come and that all will be safe

January 4, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

American firefighters receive applause as they arrive in Sydney to battle wildfires. The article also mentions that New Zealand and Australia have been sending firefighters to America for the past 15 years to battle our wildfires. πŸ’žβœŒ

https://ktla.com/2020/01/09/american-firefighte...

January 10, 2020 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

That's fantastic, @A MyFibroTeam MemberπŸŒ»πŸ’«πŸ’›πŸŒ»πŸ’«πŸ’›πŸŒ»

January 7, 2020 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member Thank you for posting this! I shared it on fb, Pinterest & to my granddaughter who learned to crochet. 😊❀

January 7, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Update: wildlife rescuers have released a list of 33 patterns they desperately need from knitters, crocheters and sewers. This website also shows the animals that use them. If you do make any, please consider posting photos to motivate others, thank you!

https://cheezburger.com/10205189/crafters-unite...

January 7, 2020 (edited)

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