Haiti Earthquake Appeal

11.34.00pm GMT Wed 13th Jan 2010

The British Red Cross has launched the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

The British Red Cross say:

"A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, killing hundreds and affecting thousands more. Please give what you can today to help thousands of people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

"In the event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help us prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters either overseas or here in the UK."

To donate:

Visit: https://www.redcross.org.uk/emergencysite/campaign.aspx?id=88917

Telephone: 0845 053 5353 (24 hour line)