A pictorial tribute to those affected by the Victorian bushfires of February 2009 (February 2009)

In the ferocious bushfires on Saturday 7 February, more than 170 people lost their lives and close to 2000 people lost their homes.

22,000 people registered with Red Cross to let everyone know they're okay and over 20,000 enquiries have been received from family and friends. More than 1000 Australian Red Cross people have been involved in the response.

The community spirit and response has been staggering. Over 500,000 people have donated to the appeal and over $300 million has been raised including pledges from corporate Australia and governments.

That's the power of humanity:
http://www.redcross.org.au

Music courtesy of Ross Arundale
www.myspace.com/nightartery

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Victoria
• bushfires
• 2009
• redcross

[redcrossaust]

The song in this piece is by Ross Arundale. He is an Australian and kindly donated the piece shortly after Black Saturday.

Janine Gray, Australian Red Cross

[fivestarsi]

Anyone know where I can download this song from... and what it's called and who it's by?

[redcrossaust]

The song (Unity) is by Ross Arundale. He is an Australian and kindly donated the piece shortly after Black Saturday.

Janine Gray, Australian Red Cross

[AusDisciple]

In the face of extreme adversity, we stick together and support one another.

May God bless the Red Cross for their awesome work.

[johnmv8888]

Good Work Thank YOU LOVE John xxxxx

[redcattledogblue]

Bless the Red Cross and may every Victorian know that the rest of the country really does 'have their back'. We'll rebuild together.

[tammyfire]

Everyone working at the Red Cross are saints.

The song is absolutely lovely and incredibly touching...But I also love the fact that it's so positive and uplifting. I hope a lot more people can hear this..