Dear Friend of the Red Cross,

Thank you for your generous gift to the American Red Cross in response to the earthquake that devastated China on May 12, 2008.  Your gift makes it possible for the Red Cross to provide comfort and hope to disaster victims across the affected region, helping to meet critical needs such as for shelter, food, relief supplies and other emergency assistance.

The American Red Cross works to improve the lives of vulnerable people in China and around the world. We speed relief to disaster survivors and help communities to prepare for the next emergency. We lead programs to prevent deadly diseases such as measles, malaria and HIV/AIDS. We reconnect families separated by crisis or conflict, and promote understanding of the global humanitarian principles that guide our work. Each year, the American Red Cross and our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners worldwide improve the lives of millions of people. Please continue to visit us at http://www.redcross.org/ for the most current disaster updates and information about our programs worldwide.

Your generous support means the most to the people who rely on the Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Our work can only be accomplished because of compassionate donors like you.

Sincerely,
American Red Cross