Umoja radiothon raises $1500 for Italy earthquake victims
The initiative saw several callers pledging funds towards the cause, including a very young girl pledging $100, bringing the figure up to a little over $1,500.
But that’s not all, persons are asked to support the continued fund raising by patronising the two Italian businesses located on Waterfront Drive in Road Town- Cappricio Di Mare and La Dolce Vita- who have pledged to donate $4 and $1, respectively on selected sales towards the move.
The organisers of the initiative are hoping to receive as much donation as possible by the end of September to aid in the relief.
Those willing to donate can do so at the BVI Headquarters in John's Hole or at its Virgin Gorda branch.
Public Relations Officer of the BVI Red Cross Ms Sarai O. Smith said the society was approached by the Italian community in the Virgin Islands and it was ready to assist in the earthquake relief efforts.
“We strongly support this initiative,” Smith said. According to her, once the funds are collected, the society will transfer it to the British Red Cross which will in turn hand it over to the Italian Red Cross.
And contrary to popular belief, one hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the people of the earthquake struck country, Smith assured.
Meanwhile, another earthquake killed at least 15 people in northern Italy, damaging buildings and injuring many on Thursday September 15, 2016.
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