Alyssa Schlegel

Run for a Cause: Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims

Fundraising for American Red Cross
US$230
raised of US$500 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Rock 'n' Roll Savannah 2017, from 4 November 2017 to 5 November 2017
Participants: Justin Pao
Hurricane Maria Appeal
Campaign by American Red Cross (RCN 530196605)
Help American Red Cross with their ongoing relief efforts against Hurricane Maria's devastation

Story

On November 4th, Justin Pao​ and I will be running the Savannah Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Savannah, Georgia. We decided that we want to run for a cause. We both have friends who have been affected by the hurricanes, and want to do our part to help those suffering, even if it is small.

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the American Red Cross is working around the clock with government officials and disaster partners to help the hundreds of thousands of people on both island territories who are suffering right now. 

Thousands of homes are destroyed or suffered major damage. People are living without power and water. Cell service is out, making it difficult for to connect with loved ones. Only one hospital is fully operational, with dozens more partially so. The storm also destroyed bridges and roads, making it difficult to get help to some areas. It could be months until power is restored with 80 percent of overhead transmission lines damaged. Fuel is available, but conditions make it almost impossible to distribute it. Officials estimate that emergency shelters and food support will be needed by a large portion of the population in both territories for weeks. 

The Red Cross has mobilized relief supplies to support our response efforts on the islands. This includes: 20,000 comfort kits; 6,000 blankets; 5,000 cleanup kits; 8,000 tarps; and thousands of flashlights, batteries, dust masks, and hand sanitizer. In addition, the Red Cross has sent in generators, laptops, satellite phones and radios to help our volunteers communicate and coordinate response efforts. On Puerto Rico, nearly 400 Red Cross workers are helping to reconnect families and distribute critical relief supplies, including food and water. 

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About the campaign

Help American Red Cross with their ongoing relief efforts against Hurricane Maria's devastation

About the charity

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$230.00
Online donations
US$230.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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