China Earthquake USA Fundraising

"On Monday, May 12, a major earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, jolted southwestern China's Sichuan Province. Hundreds of aftershocks followed in the same area. The quake destroyed thousands buildings in the area, as well as infrastructure like communication networks and electrical towers.

Thousands of people died or are missing, and more than 270,000 were injured. The earthquake left an estimated five million people homeless. Many schools were destroyed, including one that had at least 900 students in it. This earthquake is the worst natural disaster to hit China in 30 years."

The American Red Cross has already contributed 10 million to support the relief efforts of the Red Cross Society of China and these funds are providing immediate distribution of supplies, transportation, and disaster workers to the hardest hit areas. There are already more than 35,000 staff and volunteers with the Red Cross Society of China on the ground distributing food, water, tents, and other necessary items. The injured are being attended to and emotional support is being provided.

We need to help in this time of need - please donate now to show your support. Every penny counts.