Earthquake Charity Update & Survivor says iPhone Saved Him

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Holly in Free Ebooks, Helping Others

This is a two-part post today – because I wanted to share a really neat article about a man who says his iPhone helped to save his life while stuck under the rubble in Haiti, and also give you guys an update on the fundraising we’ve been doing for Haiti!

Fundraising for Doctors Without Borders-Update

As of January 21, 2010, we have raised: $1480.00 for Doctors Without Borders on our Haiti Fundraising page! Thank you all so much for spreading the word and for donating to this cause. Sometimes our donations seem small and not enough, but with so many people contributing, things will change and they will have money raised to go toward rebuilding and aid. Thank you guys and please do not stop spreading the word – I will keep my offer up to give my Honest Riches book away with a $20 donation for now.

Story about a Man Who Claims his iPhone Saved His Life

Dan Wooley, an American film-maker was in a hotel in Haiti during the tragic earthquake last week. He said he used a medical application on his iPhone to diagnose and treat his injuries. Rescue crews saved him 65 hours after he was first trapped. On Tuesday, he told the “Today Show” that he thought he would die, so he wrote on a notepad to his family: “I was in a big accident. Don’t be upset at God. He always provides for his children even in hard times,” Woolley wrote in the dim light. “I’m still praying that God will get me out but he may not but He will always take care of ya.”

Original story and full interview is available here: NBC & a video interview as well (I was unable to embed it here)

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For any reader’s who have iPhones of their own, you’ll understand my thought here. How would his iPhone’s battery last for so long? My iPhone stays charged for about 10 hours usually – if it is totally fully charged to begin with- but much less than that if I am using any applications on it. That alone is amazing.

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Tags: dan wooley, earthquake relief, fundraising, haiti

3 Responses to “Earthquake Charity Update & Survivor says iPhone Saved Him”

Jason

22. Jan, 2010

Hey Holly, I’m kind of thinking he wasn’t using the phone the whole time. The article only specifies he was trapped for 65 hours. Maybe he powered down every so often. Since cell service was mostly down (not sure if still is) that would make sense.

I feel for the people of Haiti, atop astronomical poverty levels and aids infection rates they now face almost the complete destruction of their nation’s infrastructure. The country needs a reboot and new leadership.

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Irish Tom

22. Jan, 2010

Great articles Holly. It is good to hear the good news and how people have been able to survive for so long. I think I agree with Jason, if the phone is switched off and just turned on for a few minutes to check messages, it does extend the battery life. In fact if left off for a time, the battery can actually do a small recharge itself. This has happened to me.
I have been following a mentor of mine, Frank McKinney who some years ago set up his Caring House project in Haiti and with numerous donations plus his own personal input, set up new built communities for the Haitians living in poverty. His efforts have made quite a difference. He is just back and has some good footage of his team rescuing a boy from under a building. He has quite an interesting site.
Check out http://www.frank-mckinney.com
Keep up the good work Holly. You will hit the $10K…

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Bill Vlasak

23. Jan, 2010

From my sister: A Prayer For Haiti

Please keep the prayer going..

Heavenly Father,

I just want to say THANK YOU, because this morning I woke up and knew where my children were…

because this morning my home was still standing,

because this morning I am not crying because my husband, my child, my brother or sister needs to be buried out from underneath a pile of concrete,

because this morning I was able to drink a glass of water,

because this morning I was able to turn on the light,

because this morning I was able to take a shower,

because this morning I was not planning a funeral, but most of all I thank you this morning

because I still have life and a voice to cry out for the people of Haiti.

Lord I cry out to you, the one that makes the impossible, possible, the one that turns darkness in to light,

I cry out that you give those mothers strength,

that you give them peace that surpasses all understanding,

that you may open the streets so that help can come,

that you may provide doctors, nurses, food, water, and all that they need in a blink of an eye.

For all those that have lost family members, give them peace, give them hope, give them courage to continue to go
on!

Protect the children and shield them with your power..

I pray all this in the name of Jesus!!!

AMEN.

We here are truly blessed!!!!!

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