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ehMax · Mar 24th, 2003, 03:11 PM

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Canadian Red Cross Appeals for Cash to Help Vulnerable People in Iraq and Surrounding Countries

(OTTAWA, March 20, 2003) - In response to the armed conflict in Iraq, the Canadian Red Cross is appealing for cash donations in support of the worldwide appeal for $219 million for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relief efforts in Iraq and bordering countries. Funds raised will help provide food, water, shelter, medical care and the distribution and receipt of family messages for at least four months.

The consequences of conflict in the region will be disastrous for the most vulnerable; the majority of whom already depend heavily on international aid for their survival. Twelve years of economic sanctions and two devastating wars have drastically weakened the Iraqi population, leaving most people dependent on humanitarian aid. Basic services-such as health care, water supplies and sewage disposal-are insufficiently equipped and cannot meet their needs.

"For decades there has existed an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in Iraq-and given last night's events, the needs are even greater," says Susan Johnson, Canadian Red Cross National Director of International Programs and Humanitarian Issues. "Members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are currently providing essential humanitarian relief in Iraq and neighbouring countries-and we will be doing our best to meet ongoing needs. The Canadian Red Cross is appealing for cash donations to help support these relief efforts in Iraq and the surrounding area."

With a 23-year presence in Iraq, the Red Cross is prepared to respond to the most urgent needs of the population. It provides health, orthopaedic, water and sanitation programs; family reunification and messaging services; visits to Prisoners of War (POWs) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) awareness programs in the region. The Movement has also pre-positioned stocks and resources in neighbouring countries to deal with refugee movements-which have already begun into Jordan.

The Canadian Red Cross currently has two relief workers in Iraq and nine in Iran, Kuwait, Jordan and Israel. An additional 15 Canadians are on standby to be deployed to the region.

Canadians wishing to help may make a financial donation by calling 1-800-418-1111 or contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office. The 24-hour toll free line accepts Visa and MasterCard. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked "Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Appeal" and mailed to Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2. Visit the Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Appeal for more information or make a donation. Any funds received in excess of the Red Cross requirements for this disaster will be transferred to the International Disaster Relief Fund for future relief operations. Donations of goods are not accepted.

ehMax · Mar 24th, 2003, 04:14 PM

$25.00 is the current highest donation. Who's gonna top me?

used to be jwoodget · Mar 24th, 2003, 04:26 PM

EhMax, I did the same as you (very efficient process). Not sure where you got the info on the maximal donations though.

ehMax · Mar 24th, 2003, 04:37 PM

Not sure where you got the info on the maximal donations though.

I meant my donation was currently the highest donation from ehMac (Hoping all members will come along and donate higher than me)

used to be jwoodget · Mar 24th, 2003, 04:45 PM

Well, that's $50 bucks from Ontario. C'mon people - this one deserves to be a mega-thread.....

ehMax · Mar 24th, 2003, 04:48 PM

Ok... Ontario against the rest of Canada. We'll kick @$$.

$50 to nothing so far. Nah Nah!

Ontario rules!!!

ehMax · Mar 24th, 2003, 06:46 PM

*Bump* You'd really be helping someone. [img]smile.gif[/img]

ehMax · Mar 25th, 2003, 08:01 AM

hmmmm

Dr.G. · Mar 25th, 2003, 08:40 AM

ehMax, I split my $50 donation between $25 to out local Red Cross Chapter, and $25 to the Salvation Army. There have been some bad fires here in St.John's, and the Salvation Army has been helping out recently, since the Red Cross here in NL has been focused upon Badger. I also contributed $25 to UNICEF, but I do that on a regular quarterly basis so I guess that does not count. So, does this put Newfoundland and Labrador (population 515,000 people) back in the running against Ontario (population of ? with thousands of native-Newfoundlanders who went there looking for work)?

ehMax · Mar 25th, 2003, 09:59 AM

Ontario $50. Rest of Canada $75. So far its a low scoring game but I expect more action soon.

Mar 24th, 2003, 03:11 PM	#1
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Click here to donate! Canadian Red Cross Appeals for Cash to Help Vulnerable People in Iraq and Surrounding Countries (OTTAWA, March 20, 2003) - In response to the armed conflict in Iraq, the Canadian Red Cross is appealing for cash donations in support of the worldwide appeal for $219 million for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relief efforts in Iraq and bordering countries. Funds raised will help provide food, water, shelter, medical care and the distribution and receipt of family messages for at least four months. The consequences of conflict in the region will be disastrous for the most vulnerable; the majority of whom already depend heavily on international aid for their survival. Twelve years of economic sanctions and two devastating wars have drastically weakened the Iraqi population, leaving most people dependent on humanitarian aid. Basic services-such as health care, water supplies and sewage disposal-are insufficiently equipped and cannot meet their needs. "For decades there has existed an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in Iraq-and given last night's events, the needs are even greater," says Susan Johnson, Canadian Red Cross National Director of International Programs and Humanitarian Issues. "Members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are currently providing essential humanitarian relief in Iraq and neighbouring countries-and we will be doing our best to meet ongoing needs. The Canadian Red Cross is appealing for cash donations to help support these relief efforts in Iraq and the surrounding area." With a 23-year presence in Iraq, the Red Cross is prepared to respond to the most urgent needs of the population. It provides health, orthopaedic, water and sanitation programs; family reunification and messaging services; visits to Prisoners of War (POWs) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) awareness programs in the region. The Movement has also pre-positioned stocks and resources in neighbouring countries to deal with refugee movements-which have already begun into Jordan. The Canadian Red Cross currently has two relief workers in Iraq and nine in Iran, Kuwait, Jordan and Israel. An additional 15 Canadians are on standby to be deployed to the region. Canadians wishing to help may make a financial donation by calling 1-800-418-1111 or contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office. The 24-hour toll free line accepts Visa and MasterCard. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked "Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Appeal" and mailed to Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2. Visit the Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Appeal for more information or make a donation. Any funds received in excess of the Red Cross requirements for this disaster will be transferred to the International Disaster Relief Fund for future relief operations. Donations of goods are not accepted. __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 24th, 2003, 04:14 PM	#2
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	$25.00 is the current highest donation. Who's gonna top me? __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 24th, 2003, 04:37 PM	#4
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Not sure where you got the info on the maximal donations though. I meant my donation was currently the highest donation from ehMac (Hoping all members will come along and donate higher than me) __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 24th, 2003, 04:48 PM	#6
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Ok... Ontario against the rest of Canada. We'll kick @$$. $50 to nothing so far. Nah Nah! Ontario rules!!! __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 24th, 2003, 06:46 PM	#7
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Bump You'd really be helping someone. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 24th, 2003, 04:26 PM	#3
used to be jwoodget Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,110	EhMax, I did the same as you (very efficient process). Not sure where you got the info on the maximal donations though.

Mar 24th, 2003, 04:45 PM	#5
used to be jwoodget Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,110	Well, that's $50 bucks from Ontario. C'mon people - this one deserves to be a mega-thread.....

Mar 25th, 2003, 08:01 AM	#8
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	hmmmm __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

Mar 25th, 2003, 08:40 AM	#9
Dr.G. Canadian By Choice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Posts: 55,632	ehMax, I split my $50 donation between $25 to out local Red Cross Chapter, and $25 to the Salvation Army. There have been some bad fires here in St.John's, and the Salvation Army has been helping out recently, since the Red Cross here in NL has been focused upon Badger. I also contributed $25 to UNICEF, but I do that on a regular quarterly basis so I guess that does not count. So, does this put Newfoundland and Labrador (population 515,000 people) back in the running against Ontario (population of ? with thousands of native-Newfoundlanders who went there looking for work)? __________________ Dr.G. 14" G4 iBook 15" MacBook Pro (July, 2009) Paix "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain

Mar 25th, 2003, 09:59 AM	#10
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	Ontario $50. Rest of Canada $75. So far its a low scoring game but I expect more action soon. __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

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