Landscape Ontario members may help the Haiti disaster with financial donations in the name of Green for Life.

The idea to have LO involved came from chair of the Landscape Design Sector Group, Anthony Lombardi. "I was watching some of the videos and was shocked at the footage. With estimates of death and injury on a staggering scale, I felt compelled to help some way."

To start things off, the Designers Group will donate $500. "I will add to it by contributing $100 from my own company," says Lombardi.

He also issues a challenge to all the sector groups and chapters to contribute to the fund. Although it is understood that many may have already donated to the cause, the fund will be open to individual members.

Funds by LO will initially be allocated to the Red Cross (www.redcross.ca). Lombardi's brother Dr. Rocco Lombardi. MD, MSc., works for CMAT (Canadian Medical Assistance Team) which is sending medical units to Haiti. He recommends that the Canadian Red Cross is the best way to go at this time, as it will be able to manage the money the best and most efficient way.

A tally of the fund's level will be communicated each week through the enews broadcast of LO This Week, as well as on www.horttrades.com.

To fill out the form with your name, company, and credit card info, go to secure.landscapeontario.com/membership/haiti.