Is there any interest out there in creating an earthquake fund in the name of the Rick Steves' travel group? Perhaps this is an inappropriate question for anyone other than Rick. Please forgive me if that is the case. After spending 35 days in Tuscany, I too feel so terrible about the ongoing personal suffering and the destruction of so many historic buildings. Maybe we can help in some way other than the International Red Cross.
Bob Febos, Port Townsend, WA
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Your idea is kind , but I think it is best if people donate to their local Red Cross but ask it be marked for Italy.
It is so sad, the loss of life continues to climb.. it was only a day ago the first reports were claiming 5 deaths, now I think it is over 200 !!!
Posted by
paris, ky, united states
6 posts
I agree. I am a physician going in may, I am wondering if I should try to take medical supplies...? anyone have any thoughts?
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Bob: To reach members of Rick's staff, you must use the Contact Us hypertext at the bottom of this page. None of the members of this forum are on Rick's staff and nothing posted here is likely to reach Rick or members of his staff. Your kind suggestion may be (I have no information about this) along the same lines as something Rick's organization is planning, so there could be synergies there, if you contact Rick's organization directly with an inquiry.
Posted by
WPB, FL & Firenze
3112 posts
The Italian Consulate in Philadelphia has recommended making donations directly to the Italian Red Cross (CRI). Website is http://www.cri.it/donazioni. To direct the donation to earthquake relief, designate PRO TERREMOTO ABRUZZO in the causale (description of payment) field.
Posted by
OP
Port Townsend, WA, USA
2 posts
Thanks Frank,
The Italian Red Cross sounds like a good way to go. Thanks also for the other kind replies. Perhaps we can help ease the suffering just a tiny bit through our donations. I will remain open to any other good ideas as well.
Bob F.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
1317 posts
James, the earthquake happened in the Abruzzo region, particularly around the city of L'Aquila, which is about 230 miles south and a little east of Florence and about 60-70 miles from Rome. Being the central, mountainous part of Italy, it is one of the most earthquake-prone areas in the country, which I believe I read sits on two fault lines.
It is really a tragedy and my heart goes out to all of them.