the williams companies (my dad's employer) has donated a million dollars to the WTC disaster fund.

Williams has donated $1 million to the United Way of America
to supports the relief efforts for families and victims of this morning's tragedy.

also, the williams companies was doing a united way benefit called "riding the line".. http://www.ridingtheline.com/
every rider had a sponser(s) donate 2500+ dollars for the united way.

my dad is riding his new harley.. http://www.ridingtheline.com/cycleindex.htm
here are some pics:

dad on his electra glide standard:
http://www.bikingtheline.com/gallery...mages/911G.jpg
http://www.bikingtheline.com/gallery...mages/911E.jpg

dad is on the right side:
http://www.bikingtheline.com/gallery...mages/911C.jpg

dads scooter:
http://www.bikingtheline.com/gallery...mages/12-2.jpg

one last pic:
http://www.bikingtheline.com/gallery...mages/913C.jpg


they also have a page set up so you can donate money for an specific rider...

http://www.bikingtheline.com/cgi-bin/search.pl/riders

if y'all would, could you donate a dollar or two in my dads name. (David Marine)

its for a good cause.. i know i wont miss a couple of dollars, especially if it goes towards a good cause.

and if you are in the area to go see them, by all means go!
he's been gone since last sunday!

thanks guys!

 

Great idea clonetek. Lets give credit to the companies that have reached out with a helping hand. My employer, Virginia Power/Dominion has donated $500,000. $250,000 to the WTC fund and $250,000 to Virginia Disaster relief fund(Pentagon is in Virginia).

 

4D THNDR: when i hear from dad again i'll ask if they split the money or made another donation to the pentagon..

dad is in memphis with the rest of the riders.. someone go say hi to him..

brooks

 

I was delighted (and Proud) Friday to here that my employer, Nissan Motor Company Donated $1 million + Matching employee donations.

Nissan announced today it will donate $1 million to assist in the relief efforts in New York and Washington, D.C. in the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks that has devastated those cities.

On behalf of its affiliates, employees and dealers around the world, Nissan will provide $500,000 to the Pentagon Relief Fund of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. and $500,000 to aid the families of the hundreds of New York police officers and firefighters who lost their lives trying to save others.

Nissan will also match employee donations to these organizations in accordance with Nissan's gift matching guidelines.

"The global community watched in horror as terrorist events unfolded in New York City and Washington, D.C.," said Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Company. "Many of us -- especially our colleagues in the United States -- will continue to experience some adverse repercussions and will have to deal with the sadness that this tragedy will have on every part of our lives. We hope that this donation will help allay the effects of the horrible aftermath that the families of these victims will have to face."

 

just got off the phone with dad.. he said the money was given to the united way to use as needed for both.


also, the stanley morgan company had several floors leased out in the towers.. they donated 10 million dollars! wow.

brooks

 

Merck donated 5 Million for the disaster... Myself and alot of my fellow steamfitters have signed up to go to the WTC to help in the cleanup. Don't know if Iam ready for what i will see because I'll tell you, seeing the towers come down with my own eyes had more of an impact than seeing it on tv. God bless America

 

Toyota donated 1 million as well.

 

Cisco donated $6 Million.

Nice to see that the country is sticking together!!!

 

MGM and Parkplace entertainment each donated $1 million. In times like this it's nice to see big corp help out. Even though this is costing the casino industry greatly they still are happy to help out. The casino I work for (Aladdin) has cut it's workforce by 25% for the next few weeks and some permenatly. I'm one of the lucky ones and only have to take a weeks vacation but might turn out to be a permenat if things don't get back to normal quickly(not that they ever can, but somewhat).

 

my bro-in-law works for Chase, who has a branch in the WTC. they lost two employees, one not yet found, the other had a heartattack while evacuating. they are donating $10 million.