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Gulf Coast Relief In the Wake of Katrina

September 13, 2005
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Despite the recovery efforts across the Gulf Coast, the region’s situation still remains desperate: Thousands are homeless or in homes that are severely damaged and families have been splintered in the wake of the storm’s devastation or in the rush evacuations that followed. Across the country, government and independent relief organizations are scrambling to assist those in dire need, but they can’t do it alone.

Keppler Speakers was proud to match an employee-generated donation to the relief efforts now serving the victims of Hurricane Katrina and we urge you to also make donations if you haven’t already.

Below find a partial list of organizations offering assistance on the Gulf Coast and to the region’s citizens:

American Red Cross | AmeriCares | Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund | International Rescue Committee | Habitat for Humanity | Oxfam | Network for Good | Save the Children | HUD | United Way | UNICEF | Hurricane Housing


Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of 2131

September 06, 2005

On September 6, 1995, one of the most prominent records in baseball history came to an end. With his 2,131st consecutive game, the all American everyman, Cal Ripken Jr. broke the 56-year-old record set by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. The run spanned 14 seasons and would be dubbed simply, “The Streak.”

As the years have passed, that night has remained one of the most magical and touching in the history of the sport. As a testament to its endurance, Major League Baseball fans from around the country went on to name it the Most Memorable Moment in the game’s history in 2002.

However, as we approach the 10th anniversary, eager to celebrate the commitment, the dedication, and the loyalty that made an everyman an American Hero, we must remember that “The Streak,” and the man behind the stat, prove that the ordinary can sometimes be so extraordinary.



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