Make a contribution towards the Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal

Ref: CE/140508/01

Singapore Red Cross launches public appeal for China Earthquake

SINGAPORE, 14 May 2008 – The Commissioner of Charities has granted Singapore Red Cross (SRC) a permit to raise funds today, 14 May to 14 June for survivors of the China Earthquake.

So far, the SRC has received a total of S$6,000 from unsolicited donations prior to the approval of the permit. The money was donated by individuals and corporate organisations. All monies collected will be channelled to the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and funds will be used in the relief operations of the disaster. Due to logistical considerations, SRC requests that no donations-in-kind be made.

Members of the public who would like to contribute to relief efforts in China can make their donations through the following:
1) Walk-in cash/cheque donations
Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486.
Collection hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am-5:45pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am-5:00pm

2) Cheque donations
Cheque to be made payable to the “Singapore Red Cross Society”.
Please indicate at the back of the cheque name of donor/organisation (if applicable), mailing address and contact numbersand “Red Cross China Earthquake”
Cheques should then be sent to Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Once the cheque/s are received, an official non-tax deductible receipt will be issued.

3) UOB
Starting tomorrow, members of the public can donate via the Bank’s banking channels, i.e. the cheque drops, internet banking and donation tins.
Please refer to attached press release from UOB

Since the tragedy on 13 May, the SRC has been monitoring the situation closely with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC).

For more information on the SRC and the IFRC’s relief assistance, the public may log on to www.redcross.org.sg or call the SRC at 6334-9152/53.

Media correspondence:Carol TeoHead, Corporate CommunicationsSingapore Red CrossTel: (65) 9847 2024 (Mobile) / (65) 6336-0269 x 272 (Office)Email: carol.teo@redcross.org.sg

(Source: http://www.redcross.org.sg/press_chinaearthquake.htm)