Clay Makes A Plea For Help - Israel/Lebanon Crisis & UNICEF

(Updated information toward end of article)

Once again Clay has blogged. This time, however, it is not about photo shoots or CD's or contests. It is about something that is significantly more important than any of these. His blog was about UNICEF, all that they are doing for the children caught in the middle of the Middle Eastern conflict, and how we can help.

As Clay reminds us, and as UNICEF's website says, "A third of those already killed or injured by the conflict in Lebanon are thought to be children. And some 350,000 have been forced to flee their homes. In their hour of need, you can help."

Clay informs us that UNICEF's staff has been in Lebanon since 1948 and so they are able to determine just what is needed for the 350,000 children who have had to leave their homes. Just this weekend 38 tons of emergency supplies have been delivered and are being delivered to children and families where it is needed.

However, UNICEF still needs $23.8 million to "save and protect the children caught in this crisis", according to Clay.

Clay also tells us:

UNICEF is non-partisan and does not take sides in conflict situations, including the current Middle East conflict. In a situation such as this, I know that we all agree... no matter where your concerns lie politically or emotionally, the world's children are of primary importance and their safety and well being should be a number one priority. UNICEF's concern is the safety and welfare of all children, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion or nationality. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority.

Please, check out the UNICEF website right now at www.unicefusa.org to find out how you can help!

Make a difference - donate to .

Watch during the upcoming days, as Clay says he will continue to keep the website updated with information on this on-going emergency and with donation information.

Let's all be thankful for and proud of Clay for the wonderful work he is doing with UNICEF. His example should inspire us all!

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!
Since the first part of this article was written, Clay has blogged twice, giving us an update on how we can donate to UNICEF for the children in the Middle East.

UNICEF has now set up a special link I am calling Clay Fan Donation Page that will take you to a special donation page for Clay's fans. This page DOES NOT have Clay's name on it and does not mention anything about Clay or his fans. However, the link which Clay lists in his blog:

http://www.unicefusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=duLRI8O0H&b=1859535&msource=0706LClay

has his name at the end of the link. The page also says "Support UNICEF's Emergency Relief Efforts in Lebanon" in pink writing at the top of the page. I'm going into some detail to describe the page because some people were not sure they were on the right page since Clay's name was no where on it.

Clay has told UNICEF what great fans he has, so they agreed to set up this so they can keep track of the donations we send in. The only reason he's doing this is just that he's so proud of us, his fans!! Now if that doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will! Of course, if you are unable to give, Clay understands that. But if you can, give what you can. These children need it more than I need another eat-out or two this week!! No matter what size donation you give, whether small or large, it will be extremely appreciated and will be used to help the children in Lebanon as they face a crisis that is beyond our comprehension.

Let's show Clay what we're made of and how much we care!

Link again: Clay Fan Donation Page.

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