bryanjazz

Thanks to all of you who have called and emailed me over this past week to check on how I and my family are doing. I am glad to report that my mother and close cousins are safe, yet still dealing with the loss and an uncertain future, as are all of the citizens of New Orleans and their families and loved ones around the country. Some of you have asked how you can help. There are several charities that are generating resources for those affected, and I encourage you all to do as your heart calls. One option is to support the work of my cousins, Ursula and DJ. Many of you know that they have been involved in work for families with children with disabilities for over two decades. At this time, as you might imagine, those families face great challenges. The Beach Center on Disability at the University of Kansas has set up a Pyramid Parent Trust Fund as a way to support the Center and the families it serves. Click here to find out more and how YOU can help Pyramid. There are many other ways to help, I urge you to do what you can. [If you choose to donate to Pyramid, please log your contribution here as part of the katrina Relief Effort at The Truth Laid Bear.]