More on the MSF situation:

http://www.msf.ca/news-media/new s-updates/

Well, as regards my partly-baked thoughts: thanks for spurring me, Mark. Being a computer-oriented guy, I'm inclined to think about how I can use my tech knowledge and contacts to help out in a meaningful way.

Currently, I'm searching for ways I might contribute to any IT-related relief efforts. Its early days so far - I've yet to find anything concrete; I'm certainly open to thoughts from all quarters.

I'm thinking about how I might help with donated refurbed computers, at the present moment.

I certainly admire the mobile fund-raising approach - intriguing.