Bungie, you rock for getting up and actually [i]doing[/i] something. Sure, you see all the schools and charities raising money for the relief fund, but a [i]gaming community[/i]?? That is truely awesome. I just bought one of your t-shirts and have been convinced by the comments from people that this is not enough for me to do. People are dying down there, and all my friends seem to care only about the rising gas prices (to be fair, not all, but most of my friends). On the looting, I fully support the looting of grocery stores and other necessities. People need food and water, and half of the food has probably already gone bad from lack of energy to refrigerate. However, I hate hearing about gangs looting wal-marts of the guns, then posting armed guards at the doors to keep other looters out while the gang empties the wal-mart. That's just taking advantage of people's inability to protect themselves at this time. I was really glad when I heard that the national guard has been assembled to stop the looting. I was just checking up on the bungie site today when I saw the WWU. I looked it over, and decided that this was an amazing thing. Even my mom, when I asked her if I could get a bungie shirt that sends profits to the red cross, was amazed, and agreed on the spot (she's usually harder to get to accept something like buying a T-shirt). I just want to say, Bungie, what you are doing is awesome and really amazing. Here is my heartfelt thanks for you doing all you can to help these people on the Gulf Coast. You are awesome. I can't stop saying it. I (heart) Bungie. OK this was really weird. As I was writing this post, my iTunes was on shuffle (of 759 songs). Randomly, "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood shuffled on. Coincidence? A very crazy one... And I would normally fast forward through the song to get to one i like better, but i simply could not this time. God Bless the USA [Edited on 9/2/2005]

This is truly the worst natural disaster ever to occur in The United States. My step dad is going down to Mississippi with the Red Cross to hand out foot and clear the debris. I may be able to go with him, but it might be tough, as i'm not 18. I can't even describe how much I want to be there and helping. He is talking to the Red Cross to see if I can go down there for 10 days to help also. I hope I can, I would rather do that than any vacation, no question.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Silentone2 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] EastBeast Thank you Bungie. This call to arms for the Bungie Army shows why you are such a tremendous developer. Thank you.[/quote] True True. Do you think they could have even imagined this 10 years ago. Bungie you make Other companies look selfish and evil in comparism![/quote] This isnt a publicity stunt u jackass

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RiddlingCat Well my dad just bought an HDTV, getting ready for my 360. Now I found out that I can help out Bungie. So I'm going to cut people's grass for a bit of money, telling them about what Bungie's trying to do. I'm looking to but about 70 T shirts, one for myself and the rest, I'm giving to charity. I'm just a kid going to high school in Toronto ( to the dumbasses that don't know, that's in Canada ) I'm not an America fan, but if I can help out the world, I put my ass right on it. Plus, would an American help out a Canadian ?? I'm not sure that would happen, most American's are only America, don't care for the rest of the world. Well Bungie, I'm just saying that I'm working my ass off to buy all of ur stocks of Tees. [/quote] First off, I'm American, and I love America... I also love Canada (but I'm not particularly fond of Quebec), and I especially like Ontario. In my experience, Canadians (aside from those in Quebec) are some of the friendliest and nicest people in the world. It's always disappointing to hear people badmouthing other countries, especially when I hear Americans doing it, because it just reinforces the hatred some people have toward America. And it absolutely sickens me when I hear news reports of people killing each other and shooting at people who are there to help. Just because civilization as you know it has been destroyed, doesn't mean it's time to stop acting civilized. Let's fight the problem, not each other. Ok, I'm ranting here, but getting to the point, it's wonderful to see people like you on here supporting the cause. There should be more people like you in this world, and less people who say things like "I'm not going to help out because you're Americans" or "Screw this, I just want my Halo Update." Anyway, it's great to see all the support, and Bungie, I think the shirts are a great idea, and I will be purchasing several for myself, friends, and family. P.S. Does anyone know how the sizes run on these shirts? Some brands seem to be way off on sizing. For example, a Hanes medium is about the same size as a Fruit of the Loom large. Thanks everyone.

Well, I couldn't help much, because I myself just had almost $300 stolen from me this weekend. That was my bill money, which because of a recent lay-off, I was behind on already. So what did I do? Well I can't afford a $20 T-shirt. I wish I could though cause those rock. So I called and donated my cigarette money from this paycheck to the Red Cross. Only $10, but that will help someone. I am not posting this to kiss my own butt, I put this on here to tell people that if I can do this in my financial position, then they can too. I figured they need that money a lot more than my lungs do, lol. Great job on all the help so far, and good luck on the auction, Bungie. Later.....Do any of you have a smoke I can bum? lol [Edited on 9/2/2005]

hey everybody, this is a link to a new artical about my highschool and what we are doing for the flood, tomorrow we have an entire semi truck for another drive of water, diapers, paper towels and bleach, any1 around hinsdale try and donate. peace man *bungies underground army*

Well my dad just bought an HDTV, getting ready for my 360. Now I found out that I can help out Bungie. So I'm going to cut people's grass for a bit of money, telling them about what Bungie's trying to do. I'm looking to but about 70 T shirts, one for myself and the rest, I'm giving to charity. I'm just a kid going to high school in Toronto ( to the dumbasses that don't know, that's in Canada ) I'm not an America fan, but if I can help out the world, I put my ass right on it. Plus, would an American help out a Canadian ?? I'm not sure that would happen, most American's are only America, don't care for the rest of the world. Well Bungie, I'm just saying that I'm working my ass off to buy all of ur stocks of Tees.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] The Real Tru7h This is a really nice thing for Bungie to do. Sorry to everybody who lost friends or relatives in the recent disaster.[/quote] I gotta say the same.

It's great to get on and see even more being done. Just got power back at home, so I'm glad about that, but I'm even more thankful that I was able to escape the full brunt of the storm. My prayers are with all those affected. And teh T-shirt - I love the concept! Definately buying one, and I hope many others will do the same.

Thank you Bungie for organizing the way that fellow gamers can help. I am (was?) a new orleans resident, but I am one of the lucky ones that had friends in north louisiana to shelter me, athough I do not have a house, job or possessions to go back home to. However, there are still tens of thousands of others that are not as fortunate as me. The devastation is absolutely unthinkable. Please people...Buy the shirt!!! I left new orleans with a couple of weeks worth of cloths, my wife, my two year old son, one car, my xbox and all my games. Seeing the footage of those poor souls stuck in new orleans surronded by toxic watrer with no food, no water, no toilets: just think about it for a second and you start to feel the nightmare they must have gone through and some are still going through. So here's what I did today...I went to EB games and sold six xbox games that I never play anymore, drove to the local red cross and gave them the cash. Don't misunderstand me, I am not trying to pat myself on the back, I am just trying to demonstrate that everybody can find a way to help. Anyway, thanks again bungie for getting the word out there that us gamers can help to.

I haven't read through all 11 pages yet so forgive me if others have stated this already but I think its a great idea what you are doing with the t-shirts. My wife and I order 2 just now! I think it would be a great if Bungie could keep us updated on how the sales are going-might motivate others to buy! Maybe a counter, meter, graph or something on the home page to keep people aware and motivated. Again...great idea.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone down south. I've donated money to the Red Cross, bought T-shirts, and have managed to post the T-shirt link on several of the website groups I belong to. I just wish there was more I could do. Thanks Bungie for getting this together. =)

I'm buyin' a shirt. Here's a great site: http://www.mercyairlift.org/kits.htm I'm organizing my school to help out with this. And seriously, the stuff Bungie is doing is awesome. Media looks at video gamers as the punks, the lowest of the low, not worth the news unless they're being blamed for loss of box office sales or school shootings. Well, look at all we're doing to help out! I'm off to buy a shirt.

Tx. The google image searches aren't giving me very much. On the plus side, if anyone posts links of pictures here, then everyone can see them. P.S. I read my previous post and it makes me sound like an -blam!-. Disregard it. Post pics and news for everyone to see. Make people aware.

heres one, they are bound to have plenty foxnews.com

Where can I find pictures of the flood? I won't believe it unless I see it. No, don't give me your 'Pro-America Christian' crap, a link will do. And no, don't give me a link for fifty thousand blogs and news stories, pictures will do. And everyone else will see them if you linkify them on the forums as well. If I had a credit card I'd probably buy a shirt, and then not wear it. Or donate anonymously. I don't like the idea of being identified as someone like that, and anonymous is fine for me.

I'm in the Illinois Army National Guard, and my unit, the 107th Aviation is on standby. We can get the call at any moment to be sent down south. A Chinook (What I repair) can haul a lot of people from one place to another, so we're ready to go. Unfortunatly, I am not AIT qualified and still have another year of highschool to complete...So unless I can talk to the right people, if we do get deployed, I'm staying here, I'll be donating blood as soon as possible, and when my next check clears, I'll have enough cash on me to buy the T-Shirt, I only need about five dollers more, I wish I had it now, but when that check comes through on the 9th, I'll have the shirt ordered the same day, but I still hope to be deployed and sent down where I can really help people. [Edited on 9/2/2005]

My last post made it into the update. I hope this realizes how much in need these people are. Trust me, it is no easy task to forfeit my Xbox 360 Fund. Now go by the shirt. 10 years from now, it will remind you of how you helped victims of hurricane Katrina, and the best game known to mankind.

My family and I donate like every 3 months. I give away my old clothes, games, anything that I don't use anymore. I hope that everybody is okay. All the people who have not heard from relatives, I hope you do soon. Everybody should buy a shirt. [Edited on 9/2/2005]

I think everyone should buy a shirt. Dont you wish somebody would help you if you didnt have a home to go to. Wouldn't you like to be able to eat at least once a day. The shirt is not the much. It is the same price as the new maps were so if you bought the maps you should be able to buy a shirt. I live in Houma, LA. Thats about 30 miles southwest of New Orleans and Im thankful to still have a house. I'm lucky enough to have a house and have electricity but they arent and they need our help. I bought a shirt and that was almost the last of my money. I dont even have a job right now because of the hurricane but i know they need it more than I do. SO BUY A SHIRT!!!!

Conviced my dad to buy me a T-Shirt. Hope that helps.

Naols: Money donated to the Red Cross goes directly towards buying food, water, diapers, baby wipes, cots, blankets, medicine, and countless other things needed by the organization to benefit the refugees. You are grossly mistaken and misinformed to believe that money donated to the Red Cross is used to buy cigarettes and guns. Anyone can make a secure, SAFE donation at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW

This is an email my friend sent me. He was attending school in Loyola New Orleans, I just wanted to post it so that people can read first hand how some people are being affected. Due to the incredible amount of phone calls to my house in Tulsa, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am safe. My girlfriend of 3 years is also here in Tulsa with me. I heard about the Hurricane on Saturday lmorning. I went directly to the airport w/ a bag of clothes--6 pieces of clothes--nothing else. No flights until Tuesday, which obviously would have done me no good. I had friends pick me up from the airport, drive me to houston, where I hopped a flight to Tulsa. The drive took 10 hours. It usually takes 5. I seriously brought nothing. No pictures, paintings, poems..nothing else that I owned. Everything that I had begun to start my life with is more than likely lost. I know that 80% of New Orleans is flooded. I also know that fires were reported in several houses near the intersection of Fontainebleau and Nashville. I lived 5 houses from said intersection. My house is atleast 100 years old, no storm windows, no shutters, nothing. I live in a huge white house w/ gorgeous columns..who knows what will be standing. Friday night we were celebrating being named #10 party school by Princeton Review. (Next door at Tulane was ranked #11, we were proud we'd finally beaten them.) The next day, my entire life turned around. Imagine two days prior to starting your senior year of college, suppsosedly the finest year of one's life--with so many things to look forward to--then you find out your city is under water and that you cannot return for an unidentified period of time. I was preparing to hold several positions, including chaplain and sorority relations of Phi Kappa Psi, Advertising chairperson for the Unirersity Programming Board, Rush chairperson for the entire fraternal council, and a student government representative. I had been doing things all summer to prepare for the upcoming school year. The other day my parents made me write down lists of everything that I could recall being in my household with estimated prices. New Orleans has been an absolute warzone. It is unbearable to watch. I can't believe that this is really happening, it is still surreal. Every single memory from my college career is now just that--a memory. Even if I am able to return for the Spring semester, none of the establishments or landmarks or districts which I frequented will still be around and or functioning. Just try and take a moment to imagine that with the school you are now attending. Like I said, it's still surreal. I can't even fathom the actual situation. I know that one of my best friends' families, who is from the New Orleans area-has nothing left. His grandfather had to be removed from the hospital to evacuate, and will more than likely pass. Another of my best friends fathers' has Parkinsons disease. He can't get any medicine, and is in Alexandria, Lousiana. He more than likely will pass. I don't know how many of you have actually been watching the television, but New Orleans is like a third world country, it's unbelievable. I haven't heard from several fraternity brothers who are from the area. I'm incredibly worried about them and am so lucky to be have gotten out. My mom took me shopping today, and after looking at everything I had gotten, I felt guilty. I should have seen a shed of light, but I felt guilty because of how many people had absolutely nothing, who would be displaced in a sporting arena or worse for several months. I am so lucky to be from a family who has the means to replace items. I'm lucky that I'm still in school, and have other options for that. I was scheduled to graduate on time while double majoring in Management and Marketing. I am now looking at possibilities such as TU. The majority of folks don't have these possibilities. They have no hope. New Orleans will liklely be flooded for 3 or more months. Please, I ask all of you--do whatever you can to help, New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast really needs everything that you can do. Thanks to everyone for your concern, please, if possible, organize something at your university to help. My, and everyone else from the area's, lives will never be the same. I look forward to going back, and am keeping hope that the city, and the school, will recover. I hope that my great friend Arthur Loyd and I can continue our lifetime goal of attending Mardi Gras every year for the rest of our lives. If there's one this year, Y'all are invited--it truly will be the best party the world has ever seen. I'll keep everyone up to date about what I'm going to be doing. Again, thank you--and please do whatever you can. If you're a praying type of person, please keep the affected people and areas in your prayers. -Greg home: 555.492.1132 cell (left it in New Orleans but I still can recieve voicemail): 555.344.3049

I'm buying a shirt. I also posted in my group urging members to buy a shirt. Will Bungie be keeping track of the money raised by us? It would be cool to see how much the community has raised.

I think its awesome that bungie decided to reach out like this. I sent a link to a local radio station here in ST louis that was rippen on Microsoft for not doing anything... I sent the link to show that us (the Gaming comunity) and Bungie can help make a difference. Hopefully, Microsoft will do something but THANKS Bungie for doing something. I ll be ordering my shirt within the next week. Also I used to play with 2 guys from N. O. I have been on the phone all week trying to get ahold of them and there mom. I m happy to report that although there house is destroyed everyone has been located and not hurt. B/c the Cell towers are out, you can't really call into the 985 area code. BUT you can TExt msg there cells. For some reason this works, and some of them can call out. This was how I was able to help some families find each other. It may not work for everyone but hopefully this can work for you and any familiy you are trying to help