Home/Earthquake Relief Fundraiser China Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Friday, May 23, 2008, at 6:30pm Golden Dragon Restaurant The Chinese government estimated death toll rose last Thursday (May 15) to around 20,000 but could eventually top 50,000. The official death toll now stands at 22,000, with 14,000 still buried. Relief efforts continue to be hampered by a series of deadly aftershocks, which at times forced rescuers to evacuate fallen buildings, leaving crowds frustrated at knowing the fate of loved ones. The suffering of Sichuan's inhabitants has been prolonged by repeated aftershocks, some 4,400 since the quake hit. The devastating earthquake in southwest China destroyed and heavily damaged 436,000 properties leading to 4.8 million homeless, according to official figures. What Can We Do to Help? A fundraiser dinner has been organized to raise monies for much needed medical supplies and other critical items to be held on Friday, May 23, 2008, starting 6:30pm at Golden Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown at 960 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 626-2039. Tickets are $50.00 each. Please do your best by attending and also by donating additional money if possible. Tax-deductible contributions in check form should be made to the "Red Cross." The Red Cross Society of China will not charge any administration fee and will it will send the full amount to the relief efforts. Those who like to attend the Friday night dinner can call Stanley Ng (626) 617-2924 to register. Attendees are welcome to contribute any dollar amount. Those who cannot attend can send checks to the Eng Family Benevolent Association, 418 Cottage Home, Los Angeles CA 90012. Remember, the tax-deductible contributions in check form should be made to the "Red Cross." The Association plans on recognizing all individuals who donate $100.00 or more with public acknowledgement at the fundraiser dinner and through the press. Please call Stanley and notify him the amount pledged before Friday, May 23. For more information, please contact Peter Ng at Ngpeter@aol.com. ©2008 Eng Family Benevolent Association. All rights reserved. Contact web administrator.