Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
I feel helping others gives me purpose and meaning in life, something integral to our personal understanding of faith and spirituality. Helping others leads us to rediscover our connection to the world. I believe this mission to Haiti will provide renewed hope and belief not only to me but also to those we help. Although each of us interprets the meaning of faith in different ways, we have seen that no matter what beliefs you ascribe to, all of the world’s major faiths emphasize the importance of helping others.

Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
I have realized my human duties since I have seen the misery of the many Haitians. They are short on food and water. Parents have lost children and children have lost parents. We may not be able to fill the void, but at-least we can help them however we can.
It is hard to see the Haitians suffering and as a member of the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, its also vital that we see whats going on for ourselves. The Sangat of the Lower Mainland and in fact Sikhs across North America have rallied to this cause and alogn with United Sikhs, we’ll be looking at the needs and wants for the short and long term so that, funds collected from the congregation are spent effectively

Why I felt compelled to go on this mission
Tragedy both manmade and natural seems to find Haiti time after time, yet through this adversity the Haitian people
seem resilient.  The images on the news made me utterly upset, like it did many people across Canada.  The news stories of the sheer loss of life made me angry and most of all it made me feel helpless.  I wanted to be a small part of trying to help these amazing people on their long journey to rebuild their lives and to rebuild their country.
Feeding one hungry person or assisting another one medically, would be to honor the Guru’s wishes of us as Sikhs to help those in need.
The need in Haiti is immense, and I am humbled and thankful to be apart of this effort.
May Guru Nanak Sahib bless this mission, May Guru Nanak Sahib bless the people of Haiti.

Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
While assisting with the fundraisers at the various radio stations, I came to realize how generously donors opened their hearts and pockets. The image of Sikhs in the media has changed since, and now that the opportunity to help them directly, in person. I would to take advantage. If some have given money, others are giving time. I, and the many other “sevadars” there are ambassadors of Sikhs, and have a great responsibility. I pray to God that fulfill this duty.

Why I felt compelled to go on this mission:
I am going to Haiti because the people of Haiti are in need of aid, relief, and love; the guru blessed each of us with the opportunity to go to these people and give of ourselves. I am honored to be of service and to fulfill my responsibility to my fellow people. The Haitian earthquake was a tragedy of untold proportions and it is the obligation of every Sikh to do what they can to help alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters no matter where they reside.