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February 1, 2010 2:37PM

Vail Athletic Club's Haiti Response Fundraiser

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Help raise money for Mercy Corps' response to the Haiti Earthquake.

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday afternoon, collapsing buildings, including at least one hospital. Tens of thousands are feared dead in the largest quake to strike the impoverished Caribbean nation in 200 years. Power is out, telecommunications are spotty and food and water are reportedly growing scarce.

The first members of a Mercy Corps emergency response team are en route to help survivors. Follow the latest updates at mercycorps.org/haiti.

Join us on Thursday, January 28 for a complimentary day at the Vail Athletic Club. We will be accepting donations in person on that day and forwarding them on to Mercy Corps.

Thank you!

Shannon Smith
Club Manager and Membership Director
Vail Athletic Club

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Please note: All donations made through this fundraising page will go to Mercy Corps' Fund. Please report any statements to the contrary on this page to us.

Recent donations to this page

Shannon in USA

February 1, 2010

$300

Matthew in USA

January 25, 2010

$20

Tracy in USA

January 16, 2010

$25

Vail Athletic Club has raised $411

Vail Athletic Club suggests a donation of $0.

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Project summary

Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.

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