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I can do that easily. So it looks like these could be tax deductible. thanks a bunch for the information...

have added a tax deductible check box on the form for those who want a letter sent to them.

got a solid 4 hours sleep.
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Embassy of Belize Hurricane Relief Efforts

As you may be aware, Belize was hit yesterday, October 8, 2001, by Hurricane Iris, a Category 4 Hurricane which caused extensive damage especially in the southern part of Belize.

In order to assist with the relief efforts, the Embassy has opened an account at RIGGS Bank to concentrate funds and donations for the post disaster period.


The Account details follow:

Name: Embassy of Belize - Hurricane Iris

Account No.: 17316546

ABA: 054 00 00 30 (for those who wish to send funds directly to the bank)


Cheques should be made out to "Embassy of Belize - Hurricane Iris", and either mailed to this mission or sent directly to RIGGS Bank N.A., Washington, DC, 20036-1147

Sincerely,


Trevor Vernon
Counsellor
Embassy of Belize
Washington, DC

Marty,

I can't thank you enough for your efforts & the messages streaming in about conditions down south.

I lived on the peninsula for over a year & my heart & many prayers go out to all...the reports coming in are devastating.

Again, many thanks for setting up the ability to send donations from afar.

If I can be of any other help, please let me know.

its an honor truly.

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WOW, Marty you're a machine already back in the saddle by 6am! Thanks for the update re: tax info. I'm getting cash from some people and just adding it to my card donations as I go. Just wanted to thank you for the tax deduction ltr. and ask if there is anything from an administrative standpoint that I can do to facilitate that when the time comes?? I will email you my US address so that you can delegate some of the admin. work at some time (I hope)!!!

Thanks again, Pepper

I would be delighted Pepper, thanks!
There will be a letter that will need to go out to each person who donated, probably in about a week. I'd love the help.

graci

A whole bunch of folk here in San Pedro are putting together a fundraising function at Fidos on Saturday. All booze is being donated, so all proceeds go to relief. Everyone is working for free. Participants in the function will also be donating cash, anonymously in envelopes. We hope to raise at least US4000.00 which will be turned into staple foods such as rice, beans, flour, corn etc. A couple of trucks from the British Army base at Ladyville will begin the process of transporting the goods to the South, probably on Monday. An emergency food kitchen will be in the area to take charge of the food.

The people of San Pedro have already donated bags and bags of clothing, food, loads of money, anything, really, that people can give to try to help. More is needed and more is being collected.

Extensive video being shown on TV here in San Pedro of the destruction suffered by our brothers and sisters in the South....very bad. Staggering that it all happened in one hour.

Marty, PLEASE let me know if there is anything I can do to help from Wichita. I have all next week off and am a helluva secretary. I have a whole office at my disposal (computer, internet, telephones, postage machine, etc.)I feel so helpless reading these messages. My office email is [email protected] and home is [email protected]
Sharolyn