Some situations, some stories, simply take your breath away.

That’s what I was thinking yesterday as the devastation that has rolled across Haiti became all too real.

And as usual, I was awed at the immediate response of so many, racing toward the destruction, instead of trying desperately to get as far away as possible.

It takes a special brand of people to do these things. Thing of all them today.

Think about the American Red Cross, which is already on the ground, helping those left with nothing in a country that had little to begin with.

Make a donation. Say a prayer.

You can make a donation to the Red Cross in Philly by going to their Web site, Redcrossphilly.org.

You can also make a donation by phone by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.