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Nate Berkus: The Tsunami Disaster

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Your messages and prayers poured in by the thousands. And he's read every one of them. Now, for the first time since surviving the devastating tsunami, Nate Berkus returns to the show to tell his story. Plus, meet the woman Nate says saved his life.

Statement from Nate
This show aired on January 17, 2005. Nate sent us this statement on January 20, 2005.

Nate Berkus
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Surviving the Tsunami
They were vacationing in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit. Nate Berkus survived; his partner, Fernando Bengoechea, is still missing. Hear about their horrific ordeal.

Phillip Squires
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Nate's "Band of Brothers"
A family of five, a Swedish couple, a TV producer—they survived the tsunami and helped each other get through the initial shock. They tell their stories.


Oprah's Angel Network
We've teamed up with three organizations that will be working in Sri Lanka. Learn more and how you can contribute to these organizations.



TALK WITH OTHERS
Share your thoughts and prayers for the tsunami victims.

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