Giving help to the victims of Sunday's earthquake

I didn't realise the massive damage and number of lives lost during last sun's earthquake, till I read the news today on CNA. Now I feel even more guilty for enjoying myself yesterday when I went for a KTV session. Whenever I see such natural disasters occuring in other Asian countries, I always feel fortunate that Spore is somehow spared of these terrible tragedies. And this earthquake had to happen during the festive holiday season, where everyone is supposed to be happily enjoying themselves and counting to the new year. Its just so SAD!!!

To all fellow bloggers who would like to help, do donate generously to the Red Cross Society who will be sending the money collected to the countries affected. Below is some information I gathered from their website:

The Singapore Red Cross calls on Singaporeans and other like-minded organisations to come forward to contribute to this appeal and help the victims affected by the earthquake and tidal waves that swept across the India Ocean and affected Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Maldives, India and Sri Lanka.
The Singapore Red Cross requests donation for the affected countries. The money donated to this emergency appeal will be used to fund purchases and direct delivery of emergency items like medicine and first aid, food parcels and other relief supplies for the displaced and homeless victims.

The public can send their donations:
1) By cheque to the "Singapore Red Cross Society"Please indicate behind the cheque "Tidal Waves Asia". Include name, address and telephone number at the back of the cheque as a receipt will be sent to you. Post the Cheque to:Singapore Red Cross, Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486

2) Donors may wish to come personally to make a donation at the Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane between 9.00am to 5.30pm on weekdays and from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays.

For more information, please contact the following:
1. Mr Lim Theam Poh
Manager, International Services Division
Singapore Red Cross
Tel: 6 336-0269
Email: theampoh.lim@redcross.org.sg

2. Ms Carol Teo
Manager, Corporate Services Division
Singapore Red Cross
Tel: 6 336 0269 / Mobile: 9847 2024
Email: carol.teo@redcross.org.sg

I know that the donations may not be able to totally remove the pain (both physical and emotional) the victims and survivors are suffering, but hopefully it will be able to lessen it, and eventually help them get their lives together again.