With Haiti totally devastated after Tuesday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which killed over 50,000 people as of writing this article, Cambridge residents are doing what they can to lend a helping hand.

Among those who sought to take action were 71-year old Sam Davis, and his wife Elizabeth – both residents in the Cambridge vicinity. Upon hearing the news, they immediately made plans to head to the local Salvation Army branch. And that’s exactly what they did on Thursday, donating $200 to Canada’s massive relief effort for Haiti.

Davis hopes his fellow residents follow suit.

Even if both he and his wife were living off pensions, Davis didn’t think twice about pitching in, especially after he saw the ghastly scenes of destruction and death, he said. He adds that he know he’s old, and his money is better suited to help others.

And he’s not alone. According to Shannon Carriere, who works at the Cambridge branch of Canada’s Red Cross, the office has been receiving calls nonstop from people who want to help.

Already, they’re pooling together food items, clothes, and other necessities needed by those left without homes and belongings.

Like everyone else around the world, our prayers go out to those affected by this disaster.