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Calgary Helps Chile

CALGARY HELPS CHILE IS VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT A CHEQUE WAS PRESENTED TO THE CANADIAN RED CROSS ON SATURDAY (MARCH 27TH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,564! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!

**UPDATE: March 11, 2010 - A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit at 11:39 a.m. local time (9:39 a.m. ET), followed by a 6.7-magnitude quake 16 minutes later, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A third, measured at magnitude 6.0, came 27 minutes later.**
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In the early morning of Feb 27, 2010 the country of Chile was awakened by an earthquake of 8.8 magnitude which lasted over 90 seconds. The epicentre was located 63 kilometres southeast of Cauquenes, in the region of Maule (406 kilometres south from Santiago). As a result, a tsunami was produced which affected a coastal strip of more than 500 kilometres, taking with it entire cities and leaving hundreds of people missing, particularly in the regions of Maule and Bio Bio. Since that morning, there have been more than 128 aftershocks, some recorded as high as 6.9 magnitude, causing extensive damage throughout Chile. As of date, there are approximately 700 deaths. Approximately 1.5 million people have been affected, losing their homes and livelihood. Over 500,000 homes have been lost so far.

In an attempt for all Canadians to assist Chile during this devastation and time of need, a group of young Chilean Canadian professionals have formed Calgary Helps Chile and partnered with The International Federation of Red Cross and First Steps to Rebuild Chile. The Canadian Red Cross’ focus is to provide support for an appropriate and timely response in delivering assistance in the sectors of emergency health (field hospitals), relief, water and sanitation, emergency shelter and early recovery.   First Steps to Rebuild Chile is a fundraising effort that will provide $1 for every step climbed up the Calgary Tower in support of the Canadian Red Cross.  The climb will occur from 9:00am to Noon on Sunday March 21, 2010, culminating in the wrap up party and fundraiser hosted by Calgary Helps Chile.

Calgary Helps Chile will be hosting the wrap up party and fundraiser, which will include live entertainment and a silent auction on Sunday March 21, 2010 at Flames Central (219 – 8th Ave SW). Admission is $5, however, additional donations in the form of cash or cheque, will be gratefully accepted at the door as well as throughout the event. Doors will open at 4:00pm, at which time all silent auction items will be available for viewing. Live entertainment will commence at 5:00pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Canadian Red Cross’ “Chile Earthquake 2010” disaster relief efforts.

Calgary Helps Chile is currently accepting donations for silent auction items, cash donations to sponsor additional silent auction items, as well as donations of airtime and promotional assistance from radio, newspapers and television.

**PLEASE BE ADVISED NO MINORS ALLOWED**

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