We live in Illinois, but might be willing to use our summer vacation time to travel somewhere to help, if that's possible.

But, besides that, are there any other ways we can help the volunteer organizations that are doing the work, rescuing wildlife, preserving shoreline, etc?

Everyone in your family needs to shave their heads bald. Then send the hair to the Gulf.

Buy oil from BP so they will have enough money to clean up their mess themselves.

Go to the following links where you will find real info, links, phone numbers to help for people both hazmat certified and not:
tinyurl.com/27fradq
tinyurl.com/347upqp

What are some ways that a family can help with oil spill cleanup?