According to a CNN report 56 people have now lost their lives what has been called the deadliest tornado disaster in more than 20 years. Imagine for a second the apprehevise relief at having survived such a disaster only to find your world turned literally upside down. View an interactive CNN.com map of where the tornados touched down.

Your help is very much needed. I urge you to do what you can... extend your caring hands to our southern friends in need. It's been said that the south is world renowned for its hospitality. Let's show the folks affected by the tornados that the south doesn't have the market cornered on hospitality.

Volunteers, food, blood and money are always needed. The links below will carry you to a variety of charitable organizations any of which would greatly appreciate anything you could give. Visit GiveLife.org to find a blood drive location in your area.

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