HELP THEM
TODAY we launch the Sun Earthquake Appeal to help the response to the destruction and loss of life in Turkey and Syria.
Up to 10,000 are feared dead, with many including children trapped in the rubble, after two high-magnitude shocks.
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All money raised will be donated to the British Red Cross for a major on-the-ground mobilisation.
Red Crescent staff are already distributing essentials such as food, water, blankets and temporary shelters to support survivors who spent the night outside in freezing temperatures.
Support is also being provided for traumatised people.
British Red Cross Chief Executive Mike Adamson said: “The scale of destruction caused by these earthquakes has been devastating.
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To donate, visit redcross.org.uk/sunaid.
“The priority right now is rescuing people from the rubble.
“Your donations will help search-and-rescue missions on the ground — and provide vital aid to those who need it most.
“We thank Sun readers for your kind support.
“Anything you give makes a difference.”
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TO DONATE
Visit redcross.org.uk/sunaid.
Text THESUN to 70141 to make a £5 donation to the Sun
Earthquake Appeal.
Texts cost £5 or your chosen donation amount +1 standard message (we receive 100%).
For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile.
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Terms and conditions
The Turkey-Syria Earthquake appeal will cover countries currently affected and those potentially affected in the future.
In the unlikely event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be
used to help us prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world.
For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disasterfund.
The British Red Cross Society is a charity registered in
England and Wales (220949), Scotland (SC037738), Isle of Man (0752), Guernsey (CH142) and Jersey (430).