Give to help China earthquake victims

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Editor's Note:  This post has been revised as it contained some incorrect information when originally posted earlier today. 

When we hear of a disaster happening a world away, we often feel helpless to do anything.

But we can help, by donating to organizations like the American Red Cross, that get needed aid to victims.   

And Quixtar makes it easy, as you can now help victims of the May 11 Sichuan earthquake  by making a donation (SKU101900/$10, SKU101901/$25) to The American Red Cross through Quixtar.com.  The American Red Cross is working in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in providing relief services and financial support to those impacted by the earthquake.

Amway China has donated more than RMB12 million to relief efforts and agencies,   Amway China employees gave RMB550,000 and distributors more than RMB3.5 million.  Neighboring Amway affiliates in Thailand, Malaysia, the Phillippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore donated US$170,000. 

We hope to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help as well through this donation opportunity.

With millions homeless, hundreds of thosuands injured, and more than 34,000 dead, the needs are many and every donation urgently needed to help victims.  Consider giving when you visit Quixtar.com or contact the Red Cross directly with a donation.


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Comments

Diamond Diva Runner said:

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | #

This is so awesome that Quixtar and Amway Global are getting involved and supporting those that need help.

Just like they have always been involved in charities such as their  ONE BY ONE campaign for children. So awesome! Proud to be a part of a great cause!

Nick Frisco said:

Thursday, May 22, 2008 | #

Thats awesome! When people are in need it is definately important to give freely of support and resources. We all share the same planet.

Brad said:

Friday, May 23, 2008 | #

I suppose Quixtar will take 96 cents of every dollar donated for administrative fees?  When does Quixtar do anything that would benefit others?  What a scam.  Scam-Way, that is...

 

Editor's Note:  Quixtar does not collect any administrative or processing fees for handling the donations to the Red Cross and never has (previous donation drives for 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina victims.)   Each dollar collected (or in this case, the $10 or $25 skus) goes straight to the American Red Cross to help people in need.  The Red Cross has very low overhead and administrative costs and focuses on getting donations to the people who desperately need them.  

Mitch Furlong said:

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | #

What a great corporate example of social conscience this company displays in this time of need for China. Unfortunately several other companies that turn record profits give very little back when disaster strikes, only thinking of short-term quarterly gains.

Companies like Amway should be lauded for how they operate. From what I've read, from reliable sources, Amway has never employed child-labor, is tightly knit with its employee base, has very environmentally friendly products and has never failed to pay or have been late in paying any of its distributor force. When it comes to how to run a business that benefits everyone involved Amway is the way to go.

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