It's easy to lose hope when disaster strikes. But in the wake of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake -- which left an estimated 50,000 dead and thousands more injured, missing and without homes -- we can at least take small comfort in knowing that people all over the globe are stepping up to offer help.
Earlier this week, a somber President Obama pledged $100 million in relief funds to the impoverished island nation, and all around the world people have taken to the web to share their hopes, prayers and condolences and join the relief effort.
Celebrities like Hills stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge have already lent their names and support to this worthwhile cause, urging their fans on Twitter to donate $10 to Red Cross (by texting "HAITI" to 90999). Now, help them spread the word by relaying the message to your friends/family, raising money for the Haiti Relief Fund (every dollar helps!), and reading more about this lifesaving effort at Think.MTV.com.
