Haiti Earthquake Charity Relief

January 14, 2010

Dear All,
Amituofo!

The 7.0-magnitude earthquake, Haiti's worst in two centuries, struck at 1653 local time (2153 GMT) on 15 January, 2010, just 15km (10 miles) south-west of Port-au-Prince and close to the surface.

Tens of thousands are now feared dead and reportedly up to three million affected. The situation there is at a critical point, with hundreds of thousands of quake survivors desperately waiting for help.

For those who wish to donate, please click on Paypal button and notes that the donation is for "Haiti Earthquake Relief". You also can send your check to "DDMBA", indicating on the check that the donation is for: "Haiti Earthquake Relief". Please send your check to:

DDMBA, 90-56 Corona Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373

For more details, please call: 718-592-6593. Donors may also choose to pass or send their checks to their local DDMBA chapter.

The entire international DDM organization is also conducting prayer services to transfer merits to those who died in the disaster and those who were injured.

With Sincere Thanks,

Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association

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