Calling all BMW.SG members – We need your help.

To all BMW.SG members,

Japan has been struck with a deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 on the 11th of March 2011 – shortly followed by a devastating Tsunami that has wiped out entire towns and communities near the coastal regions. The current death toll stands at over 900 dead and thousands have been unaccounted for. Sadly, this figure is predicted to rise.

While most of us have been largely unaffected by the disaster – I ask of you, on behalf of the admin team to play a part into taking part in raising monetary donations through the Singapore Red Cross. Members from the US or other international regions – you can donate via Google (http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html)

The Singapore Red Cross has also opened hotlines to help Singaporeans and Japanese trace immediate family members affected by the disaster. The hotline number is 6334 9152 / 6334 9153 / 6334 9154.

The SRC will take down details of the missing family member and will be forwarded to its sister national society, the Japanese Red Cross Society and the International Committee of Red Cross to assist with the tracing of the member.

How you can help?

The Singapore Red Cross is accepting monetary donations towards this disaster. Donors may do so with the following:

Cash Donations

Please feel free to donate any amount in cash. For walk-in donations, the SRC is open during the hours:

Mondays to Fridays 9am-9pm,
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 9am – 6pm.

Cheque Donations

Cheques to be made payable to the “Singapore Red Cross Society” At the back of the cheque, please indicate:

i) Name
ii) IC/Passport No.
iii) Address and Contact Number
iv) “Japan Disaster 2011”

SMS Donations

Donors may donate via their mobile phones by sending an SMS ‘REDCROSS’ to 75772 for the S$50 donation. For every SMS, S$50 will be donated to the “Japan Disaster” fund.

*Please take note that all donations to this disaster are non tax-deductable.

For more information about donating to the Singapore Red Cross – you can visit their website (http://www.redcross.org.sg/Japan-Disaster-2011.phtml).

Spread the word – Share this notice with your friends, family members by posting it on Facebook, or forwarding the email along.

Best Regards,
Ryan Chua
Adminstrator
BMW.SG Community