American Red Cross - Arcadia Chapter


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Ongoing Red Cross Response to Haitian Earthquake
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (215 reads)

The 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 has resulted in an estimated 112,000 deaths and almost 200,000 injured victims. Despite the damage in Haiti’s infrastructure near the capital, Port-au-Prince , the American Red Cross - in conjunction with the Haitian Red Cross, International Committee of the Red Cross, and other national Red Cross societies - has sent 100 tons of needed supplies to those affected by the earthquake. With donations totaling over $112 million from individual and corporate donations, text messages, CNN’s telethon and “Hope for Haiti Now” global telethon, the Red Cross has been able to secure the necessary supplies (such as food, clean drinking water, hygiene kits, and medical necessities) and provide shelter to the Haitians for immediate relief efforts and long-term recovery. To date the American Red Cross has spent or committed more than $67 million to meet the most urgent needs of earthquake survivors. Red Cross relief supplies continue to arrive, and although bottlenecks remain the situation has significantly improved. Increased aid is reaching the survivors in the capital city and outlying areas. The distribution of supplies has been possible due to the collective effort among the military, the Red Cross and other relief organizations.

Santa Anita Park Fundraises for Haitian Earthquake
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (2 reads)

On Sunday, January 17, 2010 Santa Anita Park hosted a fundraising event for earthquake relief in Haiti. Arcadia Chapter Red Cross volunteers and staff were on hand to collect donations from racetrack patrons. Additionally, after the 6th race, a contribution of $2,091 was made on by the jockeys. A photo of the group was taken at the Winner’s Circle with the jockeys who made donations (Ahmed Ajtebi, Tyler Baze, Rafael Bejarano, Garrett Gomez, Ruben Hernandez, Joel Rosario, Christian Santiago Reyes, Mike Smith, Alex Solis, Chantal Sutherland, Joe Talamo and Freddie Tylicki). Over the weekend two owners -West Point Thoroughbreds (Jeff Bloom) and Bo Hirsch - contributed $10,000 each towards the collection for relief. In total $25, 278.04 was raised by Santa Anita Park patrons, employees, jockeys, and owners. 100% of the money collected will be sent to the International Red Cross, who is in Haiti working directly with the Haitian National Red Cross to distribute supplies such as of water, food, and tents, as well as setting up field hospitals and shelters. The American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter is grateful for the support of Santa Anita Park and the community in contributing towards earthquake relief in .

FUNDRAISERS FOR HAITIAN RELIEF
Sunday, January 17, 2010 (0 reads)

Red Cross volunteers will be collecting donations for Haiti from Santa Anita Racetrack attendees on Sunday, January 17th from 11am-2pm and 3:45-5:15pm. On Monday, January 18th at 6:30pm at the Masonic Lodge the Masons will collect funds for Haiti while providing entertainment and hot dogs. You can also donate $10 by texting HAITI to 90999. The American Red Cross thanks you for your support.

Red Cross Responds to Earthquake in Haiti
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (237 reads)

On Tuesday, January 12, less than one hour before sunset, a 7.3 earthquake struck near the capital of Port au Prince, causing catastrophic damage and loss of life. According to initial estimates, as many as three million people may have been affected by the quake, which collapsed government buildings and caused major damage to hospitals in the area. Many areas remain inaccessible as roads are covered with debris and bridges have collapsed. Telephone lines and electricity are still out in many places.

The American Red Cross is sending money, supplies and staff to to support relief efforts there after the earthquake. The Red Cross is contributing an initial $1 million from the International Response Fund to support the relief operation, and has opened its warehouse in to provide tarps, mosquito nets and cooking sets for approximately 5,000 families. The American Red Cross has an extensive partnership with the Haitian Red Cross, and employs several staff members in who provide ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention and disaster preparedness education.