Urgent Help Needed

Historic Earthquake Devastates Sikkim, Darjeeling and Nepal

On September 18, 2011, an earthquake of historic magnitude hit Sikkim, Darjeeling and neighboring Nepal. Measured as a 6.9 earthquake on the Richter Scale, the quake injured thousands and crumbled buildings. The death toll is currently undetermined but the estimated amount continues to rise. The survivors and rescue workers battle harsh rains, landslides and aftershocks.

Pema, a resident of the region said, “In all my life, I have never witnessed such fear”. Tens of thousands have evacuated with no place to go. Early reports indicate that schools collapsed, roads sunk and debris engulfed the region. Power and communication methods remain elusive.

One of the many badly damaged structures is the Darjeeling Druk Sangag Choeling Monastery. The monastery plays a significant spiritual role and guardian of rare tradition and art. And as a testimony to cross-border cooperation and despite its own devastation, the Druk Sangag Choeling community is ready to volunteer and administer aid.

While this region is rich in culture, tradition and compassion, it’s infrastructure makes relief efforts challenging. However, thousands of local Live to Love volunteers are mobilized and ready to help. Please join us in saving and rebuilding lives.

Your donation will help:

• Provide urgent medical care and humanitarian aid for survivors,
• Restore damaged infrastructure and homes, and
• Provide long-term rebuilding of these devastated communities.

To donate, please:

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(ii) send your donation to the following account:

Beneficiary: Live to Love Foundation USA

Beneficiary Bank: Preferred Bank LA

Beneficiary Bank Address: Los Angeles Headquarters 601 S. Figueroa Street, 20th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017

Bank Account: 5-604176

Swift code: PRFRUS6L

Routing #/ABA #: 122042205

Remarks : (Please specify Donation as: Earthquake Fund)

[For donation via (i) or (ii) above, the donation receipt will be issued by Live to Love Foundation USA in United States.]

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(iv) send your donation to the following account:

Beneficiary: Live to Love Charitable Foundation Limited

Beneficiary’s Address: Suite 2002, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong

Beneficiary Bank: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Beneficiary Bank Address: No. 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.

Multi-Currency Bank Account: 640-088464-838

Swift code: HSBCHKHHHKH

Remarks : (Please specify Donation as: Earthquake Fund)

[For donation via (iii) or (iv) above, the donation receipt will be issued by Live to Love Charitable Foundation Limited in Hong Kong.]