Clay Nation Takes Action

On Thursday, July 27, in his capacity as a UNICEF ambassador for the world's children, Clay Aiken posted a message on his official fan club site titled "UNICEF Needs Your Help!" In it, he painted a desperate picture of the need for UNICEF to provide aid and relief to the hundreds of thousands of innocent children who are being harmed or left homeless due to the conflict currently underway in the Middle East.

UNICEF estimates that 350,000 children have been displaced from their homes, just within Lebanon. Emergency supplies have already begun flowing, with the first shipments arriving last weekend.

Items sent to the area include water purification tablets, soap and other hygiene products, as well as medicinal supplies for the injured. UNICEF is a non partisan relief agency, and as it is their policy to focus on children's needs in developing countries, the aid is being directed to the children of Lebanon.

Information is power. As a result of Clay's call to action, his fans contributed over $47,000 by the next day, and more people are continuing to donate as they are made aware of the need.

Rosie O'Donnell has matched that total, stating on her own blog that she will also contribute $47,000 to the cause. At times when children of any nation are in crisis, it's outstanding that so many people find it in their hearts to help make a difference.

If you would like to help, please visit the contribution page at UNICEF.

Charity sees only the need, not the cause. Please help if you are able.

Thank you.