Hope For Haiti - MTV talks Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson Speaks At 'Hope For Haiti Now' Telethon: Use Technology To Help Haiti Crisis



It's been just a little over a week since a massive earthquake devastated the Caribbean Island of Haiti, leveling buildings and capturing countless citizens underneath the rubble.

While aid efforts for Haiti began shortly after the earthquake, tonight, some of Hollywood's biggest stars got together to bring further awareness to the cause. Amonst them was "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, who stressed the importance of technology during this crisis.

Robert, who appeared on camera from London, shared the story of a girl in Haiti who had been buried under a flattened university for nearly six days, praying that someone would find her. Finally, on the sixth day, rescuers discovered her because of a text message sent from underneath the rubble.

Amazing.

The story was just one example of how technology, including Twitter, Facebook and texting, has shaped the response to the earthquake in Haiti.

Here is his speech in full:

"Underneath a flattened university, Maxine Fallon waited. She was crouched in a fetal position and could barely move. In the darkness and during the hectic sounds of the day, through the pain, the hunger and thrist, she prayed that someone would find her. And on the sixth day her prayers were answered, she was found because of a text message from the rubble sent rescuers to her side. Unlike any other event in history, our world has been connected to this tragedy because of technology. Twitter updates, Facebook pages with pictures of the missing and text messages for help. This technology is working right now to connect us, too. At hopeforhaitinow.org, you can donate and you can instantly interact with people in Haiti and anywhere in the globe. Join with those watching and see what they're saying about something we all care deeply about — helping the Haitian people get back on their feet. Please go to hopeforhaitinow.org. Thank you."

Robert of course, was just one of the "Twilight" stars to participate in the benefit to help Haiti. Across the pond in L.A, his "New Moon" costars Taylor Lautner and Anna Kendrick answered calls from people interested in making a donation.

Learn more about what you can do to help with earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti, and for more information, see Think MTV. Visit HopeForHaitiNow.org or call (877) 99-HAITI to make a donation now.


Please remember the donation lines are still open:

The donations line are open please donate through: https://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/Default.asp

USA & Canada
1-877-99-HAITI

International
+1 773 360 0205

Text (US only)
50555 - $10 will be added onto your phone bill

iTunes.com/Haiti
Download tonights performance - all proceeds to Hope For Haiti Now

72 comments:

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Thank you Kat...

Thank you Robsessed...

Thank you all my girls...

Thank you George Clooney...

Thank you Rob, for everything you are, everything you do, everything you stand for..

And most of all, thank you for coming out of your comfort zone and standing up for the good..,,

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Oh, and thank you for wine, and DVRs, and the magic of technology... and FF....

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

And batteries...

Georgie said...

Well said RPG, hear hear!!

FILTM!!

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

and privacy.. and door locks...did I say wine?

And Robsessed... and...

for people who care enough to donate their time and money that most people can't spare...

Robiscool said...

Rob, thank you for your kindness and your love of humanity. It was so great to see you! Bless you! Thank you Robsessed and the amazing women involved with this site. Let's do what we can to help!

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Hi Georgie Girl!!!

I miss you & JandR & LR!!!

SluttyPattz said...

RPG I have a ff rec if you haven't read it.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5440859/1/Expectations_and_Other_Moving_Pieces

Such a good story.

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

Thank you kat :)

LTavares2011 said...

Congratulations and thanks for all your work Gozde, Kat and Kate. Kisses for you!!!

And specially for Rob:
I love you for being the great guy you are. Never change your way. Today you were superb. You weren`t the Hollywood star, you were just a man asking people for help other people.
Love Rob!!!!

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Teri,
I'm reading that one & struggling... I hate Edward!!!

Please tell me this gets better!!!

SluttyPattz said...

I hated Edward to but now I think I am starting to hate Bella in this one. She did something really bad to him. The other hasn't revealed what quite yet. I like it b/c its so different. She said it may not be a HEA story but I am sucked into it pretty bad.

Have you heard anything about the Fallout??

SluttyPattz said...

author not other

Gwen Cooper 426 said...

Rob, you were wonderful and we love you! Thank you and everyone who helped Haiti tonight! ; )

Peace and love.

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Geez you guys I'm finally watching the show... Coldplay on now, fucking love them...

Teri,
yea I'm reading the fallout... And hate Bella too in expecatations...

SluttyPattz said...

night all going to try to get some shut eye now.

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Standing on the doorstep of death...

What a profound statement...

RPLover said...

Thank you Robsessed ladies for doing your part to get the word out about this cause...I've been following along on twitter tonight, too. I really respect you all, great job. <33

Loved seeing Rob tonight, and for tonight it was mostly because of the reason RPG mentioned earlier-"for coming out of your comfort zone and standing up for the good" I really feel that way, too. Feeling proud of our guy! :)

I've cried buckets tonight, gonna read some FF and sleep. Maybe we can all get together tomorrow for some fun! I think we need it. :)

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

OT..
Eclipse news.... Howard Shore is composing the score...

This is Huge!!! He's amazing..

MMc said...

Well I think Rob did a great job........I just tried to read that quickly in my best English accent and screwed up in at least 3 places. lol


Proud of Rob.
FILTM!!!!!!!!

Fangbanger said...

Dammint i just this man ........... i wish i can meet him and have a genuine conversation....

MMc said...

The transcription left out one sentence he said before Thank you.

It was........."And give as much as you can"

MMc said...
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MMc said...

Interesting fact:

Shore wrote the theme song for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The theme was carried over to The Tonight Show when O'Brien succeeded Jay Leno as host.
**********************************
RPG said Howard Shore is composing the score for Eclipse!!

Suz said...

Dear Rob,

I.love.You.

(that is all)

xxx

Anonymous said...

ROB YOU DID A GREAT JOB and you broke all of our hearts with your beautiful, sad eyes. You move me so much. Your voice was so beautiful and we love that your english accent has gotten stronger again because you are home in London. We are so proud of you and all of your fans will give a lot because you gave your time to speak on the Hope For Haiti telethon. YOU MOVE US. YOU REACH US and YOU BREAK OUR HEARTS. Your eyes are so deep and soulful and we feel your every emotion through them. THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT OF YOUR SECLUSION to do this. WE MISSED YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. Love, your fans and me: music4debbo

twmmy said...

@music4debbo , you've spoken from my heart. Thank you Rob. We all love you.

Marna said...

I'm just watching this now. Does it look to anybody else that Rob's lip is cut or something? Almost the middle of his upper lip looks very red to me. I'm also surprised how much stronger his accent is, I wonder if he just naturally pulls back on it when he's in other countries, or if it was really changing from being away from home for so long.

Marna said...

Madonna needs to lay off the plastic surgery, she's starting to look like Jocelyn Wildenstein.

GiGi said...

I read on someones twitter that Rob may have donated 1 million to Haiti rescue...though this has not been confirmed. Also, apparently he was literally in tears backstage. He is such an awesome, sensitive guy. I really love you Rob....thank you for all you're doing. You are so blessed and you bless others with what you're doing. I wish nothing but great things and happiness always for you! (I hope you are reading this!)

isabel said...

Rob is a really good guy..i have read that some thought he looked nervous He did not look nervous to me just caught up in the signifcance of the moment and he probably felt humbled by it...Halle had tears in her eyes and others too It was powerful...and sad and uplifting. I am sure he felt good to be able to help.
another ff rec:
read Fate and Forgotten Secrets on ff...just discovered it and doesnt get enough love for how good it is

Maryann said...

Thanks for putting up the link to donate! I just donated $50 to the cause..I have previously donated through Red Cross. I really hope Haiti get all the help they need.!

I cannot wait to see this on my TV later tonight!

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

I'm still moved by Rob and his genuine feelings. Hope he never changes. Love him more if thats possible...

FILTM MORE!!!

dina said...

what an amazing night was last night for me. Thank you girls from robsessed, thank you all my friends out there who shared such sad, beautiful emotional night with me. This is what technology should be for, helping the needy and bringing people together from every part of the world.
thank you Sir Pattinson all these because of you. if hadn't been for you i wouldn't have found this mindblowing window to the world.
I have seen the clip like gazillion times. OMG his voice his face his expression, everything invites you in. so proud of him.

Annie said...

OMG! sorry Rob, I don't like your new stile. Please Please Please shave!! <3

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

1,5 mil from my country so far :D Hope it's going to be more.

@dina, It was amazing last night :) I'm glad to have been able to share this with all of you all. I was moved by all the generosity and I can' thank Rob enough. He is our Angel.

dina said...

@ann I am still moved by the emotions. The positive energy from all over the world was anbelievable. It was like huge waves immerging from every part of the planet.

Caroline said...

What a lovely gesture!
But I'm feeling sad cause Haiti ends the search for Quake survivors...I'm thinking is there anyone alive?!!
God Bless than!

Fae007 said...

He was so good, so sad and so serious, I can se now that he's very mature. He's got everything. If you just look at the fact that he's home finally, on his vacation, no paparazzi, and he decides to come out and speak for such a good cause, and he knew there would be cameras in his face all the way through. I'm proud of him!

FILTM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I'm really happy that you girls liked the shirts idea! :))))

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

I just saw him again on TV. He kills me every time with his beautiful eyes and heart.

FILTM

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

@Fae, I'm going to make my shirt soon :) I'm going to make it in different colors :)Black, red, gray. I post a pic on my blog later when I got them.

Fae007 said...

@annie Yeeeey! I'm gonna make mine soon too! :))))
Hey where are you from?

skorpia said...

*throws arms around Rob* You made me so proud last night!! Thank you so much for coming out and giving your time. Your fans LOVE YOU SO MUCH! your a fantastic kind soul. Just so you know:) -Your rockin your beard.

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

@Fea, I live near the north pole with polo bears (maybe that's why I'm loving his beard) *lol* Scandinavia for being more precise.

LeslieHeartsRob said...

Sweet Jesus!! Th new banner...
T
H
U
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*raises head* Morning everyone!

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

Love the new banner as well...

Angie said...

Yeap, agree...awesome banner!

Fae007 said...

@annie cool (literally), I always thought it's beautiful there! no wonder you like the beard! ;)

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Good morning-

just checking in before I leave for work...

The performances last night were amazing...

Rob, there aren't enough words....

I'll be curious to see what was raised from the telethon...

I'll sneak back in when I get to work..

Banner=THUD

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

@Fea, it is beautiful and COLD ;)

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

@Kat, did we broke any records for comments on a thread? I'm thinking 488 :D

crazy vamp said...

OMG, this is a HUGE cave man...
I like... :)))

just me said...

*just me*
do you see what's going on Hellomagazine pool? yesterday Russian fans brought +30000 points to Laurie. keep voting till Jan 25, you can use dif accounts (if you know them)like your family's or friend's ones
http://www.hellomagazine.com/vote/grand-finale2009/menattractive.html

robfan said...

If you can spare the time please give Rob some votes.

http://www.hellomagazine.com/vote/grand-finale2009/menattractive.html

Hugh Laurie's catching up Rob.

Dilia said...

I want to thank everyone that has donated to this cause...I'm from Dominican Republic and i have friends in Haiti and my moms boyfriends is also Haitian...most of them are now homeless and most of them have lost family members, its uplifting to see how people have united worldwide in compassion and are trying to help the haitian people.....this people have lived in porverty all of their lifes, and even in the worst situations they still maintain their happiness and warmth and they have this amazing live energy....
However in all of this greatness there are still some sour points...Last night and even today some people tuned in just to see Rob and some were actually so superficial that his looks etc took more importance ..to this people i say, you are heartless....yes we are Rob fans, and I for one I'm very grateful he and all of those other celebrities took the time to lend a hand and do this, this is not the time to be concentrating on trivial silly things as his beard, his shoes etc.....i get it that there is freedom of speech, but some people should really think before they speak/type.

crazy vamp said...

@ annie: no, we did not break any records for comments, yet! I think some threads had over a thousand when some of the 'oldies' were still here every night.

0-0

Fae007 said...

Nice post Dilia!
People should really care less about the beird or shoes etc. and wish that there are more people like Rob. The world is suffering every day.
Today is very sad day for me, my friend lost her baby and she's so young...
I came here every day to find some comfort, and this guy, and you girls make me laugh when I'm down.

Barbara said...

@annieforpatty & @ Fae - If you lovely NB's complete your shirts, please let the rest of us know which blog you're posting the pictures on.

We could use the inspiration for our shirts.

FILTM!

AP said...

@RPG: and someone else who asked about Unbound Captives - putting this here in hopes you'll see it. I shouldn't say a word - or maybe I should, lol, as everytime I think this movie is doa it resurfaces! Some say February start. Am trying to get any confirmation, but may not hear more till next week. The are they/aren't they is killing me on this one....arrggh! :)

RTP_KJS_Lover said...

Good morning,
Everyone made it through last night.
I had a vivid dream that I was with Rob. Didn't want to wake up. He did a fantastic job last night on the telethon.

Happy Saturday!

AP said...

This was a really moving occasion, and it was wonderful to hear the stories of people contributing, from the heart, especially those talking about going to volunteer in Haiti. Wonderful music, too, and I hope they raised a bundle.

RTP_KJS_Lover said...

Hey AP - ITA. The music blew me away. The stories of survival knocked me off my feet, especially the children. Even if all viewers gave $5 it will be an enormous help to the people of Haiti.

Gwen Cooper 426 said...

Amen, Dilia.

And Fae, sending a caring hug your way.

Let's hope last night's efforts help Haiti tremendously. That was the point.

Peace and love,
Gwen

Fae007 said...

@CullenLover I had a dream about him last night too! He was running for charity with his beard LOL (something like Forrest Gump- I've gone crazy) and he was doing all the charity work he could! aaaaaw

Fuck, I love this man from my dream!

@Barbara we'll sure post the pictures, don't worry!

Fae007 said...

Thank you Gwen! Hug back to you!

RTP_KJS_Lover said...

Fae - he had his beard in mine too and we were just hanging out, but having a great time. Sigh, I wish.

@Dilia - I heart you. Great post.

annieEvilRobPornPusher said...

@Barbara,you colud look att my blog. there is a few but more comming. I'm working on it.

http://annieforpatty.blogspot.com/

AP said...

@Cullenlover7: Yes, absolutely. Amazing and inspiring stories of survival, and the stories and pics of loss were gutwrenching. The kids made me think not only of Haiti, but all those who live in terrible circumstances around the world. I'll be sending out a lot of $5's to the Aid organizations. I'll just keep a little for the New Moon dvd. :)

RTP_KJS_Lover said...

@AP - Save some pennies for the NM DVD, especially since we are going to have to order them from all kinds of countries to get the extras we want. We should start a fund.

AP said...

@Cullenlover: We are? I thought Summit was ensuring extras would be available to as many markets as possible. Now I'm confused. lol What extras won't be available in the english-speaking countries?

Barbara said...

@annieforpatty - looked at the tshirts on your blog. They are awesome! As soon as ours are done, I'll do photos, too. Thank you for the update.

Rob should be well represented around the globe on 3/13.

What about

FILTM

NB

Michigan

Robsessedswitzerland said...

Thank you Robert for what you've done for that Telethon. I guess it wasn't easy for you and I think it's admirable to stand up for people who are suffering and need our help. We love you. I love you.

 
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