Prayers for the family and crew who are in the path of the storm

[geocruiser]

My prayers being sent to the families and crew of those living in harms way of the storm. The winds are now 190 miles per hour. Super Typhoon Haiyan to slam into the Philippines

 

http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/?index_region=wp

Edited November 7, 2013 by geocruiser

[uktog]

Nice thought, the devastation is hard to comprehend, the crew affected must be so worried about their families

[Andy]

Hi Everyone,

 

Wishing all of the Azamara crew, and their families affected by Typhoon Haiyan, all our best wishes, during this difficult time.

[excitedofharpenden]

Thoughts going out to all crew with friends and family in the Philippines.

 

Phil

[geocruiser]

1200 dead so far. Just awful. I wonderful if the crew knows that their families are safe. How can they work not knowing?

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/09/typhoon-haiyan-philippines-vietnam/3483099/

[mare s.]

such devastation! my thoughts are also with the wonderful crew and their families at home.

[cruisemuse13]

It is hard to imagine the severity of that typhoon, and it's impact on an island nation. And with communications systems not operating, it is impossible to check on the well-being of family and friends.

 

It puts our "first world " worries about shower dimensions into perspective.

[goodvig]

It is hard to imagine the severity of that typhoon, and it's impact on an island nation. And with communications systems not operating, it is impossible to check on the well-being of family and friends.

 

It puts our "first world " worries about shower dimensions into perspective.

 

I could not have said it better...my thoughts and prayers for those who are suffering the losses from this horrific storm...

[shedridt]

There cannot be a single person who has sailed with a Filipino crew whose heart does not go out to crew & country at this time. I hope that the ships will create a fund to help crew friends & family, & administer those funds well in the best interests of those people.

[davwen81]

Yes we are also thinking of the wonderful crew and how they must all be feeling at this time. Our thoughts are with all affected crew and their families.

Wendy and David

[nordski]

A horrible tragedy.

 

In a few days we'll find out how the governments and NGO's are responding to this crisis, and what little steps we can take to help the residents and their families.

 

So far, no word from one of our favoured organizations (Medecins Sans Frontieres) as to how they will respond, but I'm certain there will also be alternatives.

[midwestchick]

Hi Everyone,

 

Wishing all of the Azamara crew, and their families affected by Typhoon Haiyan, all our best wishes, during this difficult time.

 

 

 

Ditto. My heart goes out to those people....such horrible devastation.

[geocruiser]

They are saying death toll could be very high. As high a 10,000!

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/10/haiyan-death-toll_n_4249807.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403836

[beachmudhut]

There cannot be a single person who has sailed with a Filipino crew whose heart does not go out to crew & country at this time. I hope that the ships will create a fund to help crew friends & family, & administer those funds well in the best interests of those people.

 

Amen.

[autumn lass]

There cannot be a single person who has sailed with a Filipino crew whose heart does not go out to crew & country at this time. I hope that the ships will create a fund to help crew friends & family, & administer those funds well in the best interests of those people.

 

Our thoughts are with all the wonderful Azamara crew at this time. The reports and scenes shown by news channels are of a scale of devastation its hard to comprehend. Hoping the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) in the UK will coordinate fund raising in UK soon. Red Cross already sending help.

[shedridt]

There are charities that are more efficient than others in getting money directly to devastated communities. Can Azamara make it possible for the many cruisers who are so grateful to these Filipino crews in a way that helps the crews' families the most?

 

I'm not saying that particularly well - my point is that I want to get every dollar we contribute to the relief effort to BOTH get put to work AND be meaningful to the Azamara crew.

Edited November 12, 2013 by shedridt
inelegant prose

[Philandher]

There are charities that are more efficient than others in getting money directly to devastated communities. Can Azamara make it possible for the many cruisers who are so grateful to these Filipino crews in a way that helps the crews' families the most?

 

I'm not saying that particularly well - my point is that I want to get every dollar we contribute to the relief effort to BOTH get put to work AND be meaningful to the Azamara crew.

 

I'm sure all passengers who usually tip the crew and the crew who are tipped would be happy to donate these monies to the relief fund.

 

Is this something that CC or ACC could or would co-ordinate?

[geocruiser]

I just read this on the HAL board. RCCL LTD is stepping up with money to help.

 

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/10218-royal-caribbean-cruises-provides-humanitarian-relief-after-philippines-typhoon.html

[Bill Leiber]

There are charities that are more efficient than others in getting money directly to devastated communities. Can Azamara make it possible for the many cruisers who are so grateful to these Filipino crews in a way that helps the crews' families the most?

 

I'm not saying that particularly well - my point is that I want to get every dollar we contribute to the relief effort to BOTH get put to work AND be meaningful to the Azamara crew.

 

Hello Shedridt -

 

 

I'm checking with our corporate office for details and recommendations.

 

Talk about perspective! Our prayers and positive thoughts are so important at this time.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Bill Leiber

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Azamara Club Cruises

(*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC)

[autumn lass]

Thank you Bill. Here in UK we can and have given through DEC but would also like to donate directly to the people we care about - Azamara crew and their families.

 

Hilary & Colin

[Gareth C]

My thoughts are with the Azamara crew and there families who have been affected by this awful situation.

 

Gareth