How You Can Help Haiti...

As you all know there was a devasting, and determental earthquake in Haiti last week. Our sincerest condolences go out to the Haitian people and all those affected by this horrible disaster. An outpour of support from all over the world has stepped in to help the country try and get back on their feet. The companies we work for, Aldo and La Senza (Limited Brands) have done there part and have donated a substantial amount of money towards the aid of Haiti.

In times of destruction and despair, we can only look to each other for a helping hand. Please do your part to help support the suffering people of Haiti.

Here are loads of options for you and your friends to help out and be a part of the solution to help those in need

*Lady Gaga has created a fabulous tee to support the cause - they do ship to Quebec and Canada and ALL proceeds go to help Haiti - Purchase it here

*The Red Cross is collecting donations - Donate here

*On Jan 22nd TVA is airing a Quebecor-sponsored benefit concert, which will also air on Radio-Canada, V, Télé-Québec, Musique Plus and MusiMax. This will be the same day George Clooney hosts a telethon on MTV (U.S. and Canada), CTV, MuchMusic, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, BET, the CW, HBO, VH1 and CMT.

*Doctors Without Borders operates clinics in Port au Prince and surrounding neighbourhoods. It has expertise in disaster relief. Donations in Canada and the U.S. are tax deductible. Donate here

*Donate to Oxfam Quebec here: http://bit.ly/8FvQMn

*Astral Media's 92 Canadian radio stations, including Virgin Radio, CJAD, CHOM and Rock Détente, have set up a toll-free number starting today to support Red Cross efforts in Haiti. The number to call is: 1-800-418-1111

*Radio station Q92 turned its contest to win a vacation to a resort in the Bahamas into a fundraising effort, which asks entrants for a $10 donation to UNICEF. Click here to enter

*The money wire service Western Union is waiving all fees to transfer money from Canada to Haiti for a period of seven days, as soon as its service has been re-established.

*Text Messgae Donations*

The Salvation Army in Canada: Text "HAITI" to 45678 to donate $5

Astral Media: Text "ASTRAL" to 45678 to donate $10

Plan Canada: Text "HAITI" to 30333 to donate $5

World Vision Canada: Text "WORLD" (in French, "MONDE") to 45678 to donate $5

Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative: Text "HAITI" to 20222 to donate $5 or text "QUAKE" to 20222 (to donate $5

UNICEF CANADA: Text "GIVE" (in French, "DON") to 45678 to donate $5

The Canadian Red Cross Society: Text "REDCROSS" to 30333 to donate $5

Aldo Continues to Fight Aids...

As we've previously mentioned on Montreal Fashion Minds at the beginning of September....to launch its 2009 ALDO Fights AIDS (AFA) campaign, ALDO's amazing designers have created a series of tote bags to benefit YouthAIDS.There are three collectible, limited-run reusable AFA Tote Bags that sell for only $10 each, and 100% of the net proceeds support AIDS education and prevention programs in South Africa. By purchasing these limited edition tote-bags, you can help raise money in support of YouthAIDS and become apart of a global fight against this pandemic.

Just to remind you... The first of the 3 bags, "Getting Lost" was launched on the 1st of September, and is currently available in Aldo stores, as well as online.

This month, the fight against Aids continues, and the latest tote-bag, "In the City" will be available tomorrow, October 1st, at all ALDO, ALDO ACCESSORIES and ALDO Outlet stores, as well as online atwww.aldoshoes.com/afa .

Be sure to check back in November for the final version of this super fab tote collection!

As we always say, Montreal Fashion Minds is a big supporter of fashion for a cause campaigns, and we hope you are too! There's no better feeling then shopping and giving back all at the same time! So please head to your local Aldo store and pick up a bag today!