Joint Agency Appeal for Tsunami Earthquake Victims: First Figures Amaze Fundraisers

Joint Agency Appeal for Tsunami Earthquake Victims: First Figures Amaze Fundraisers

LONDON, December 29/PRNewswire/ -- In the first 24 hours after the Disaster Emergency Committee set up its
telephone and website hotlines, and even before television and radio appeals
have been broadcast, over GBP5 million has been donated to the tsunami
earthquake appeal.



The DEC has received 138,000 phone calls and GBP300,000 in online
donations.



Brendan Gormley, DEC Chief Executive said: "This is a phenomenal response
rate. The plight of the tsunami victims has clearly touched the hearts of the
British public.



"Once the telephone and radio broadcasts are shown, we are hoping that
this already amazing figure will double overnight."



Make a donation to the DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.



The Disasters Emergency Committee is asking for money to provide clean
water, food and shelter. They will be supporting immediate public health
needs and will also give longer term support to the most vulnerable people,
who will feel the impact of this disaster beyond the immediate distress of
death, injury and loss of livelihood.



Donations can be made by phoning +44(0)870-60-60-900 or online at
www.dec.org.uk



The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organisation which
launches and co-ordinates the UK's National Appeal in response to major
disasters overseas. To find out more about DEC or to make a donation, visit
our website at: www.dec.org.uk



Source: Disasters Emergency Committee (Red Cross)

Further information from the DEC press office on +44(0)20-7387-0200 or out of hours on +44(0)7734-581738


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