Samoa relief fund launched

Wednesday, 08 Oct, 2009 0

APIA – A Tsunami Relief Fund has been set up and will be managed by the Annandale family in Samoa.

This follows the need to help rebuild and restore life for many who have been left homeless and destitute in the district of Falealili on the south coast of Upolu, Samoa.

Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale, co-owner of Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa, is the head chief of the area of the south coast that was hard hit by the tsunami.

An assessment is being made by Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale and his group of village chiefs to establish not only the more immediate but the longer term needs for this district which include, but are not limited to, building materials / building expertise / tools / pumps / etc.

Donations can be sent to:

ACCOUNT NAME: Tsunami Relief Fund
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3827197
BANK SWIFT CODE: ANZBWSWW
BANK DETAILS: ANZ Bank (Samoa) Ltd
PO Box L1855, Apia, Samoa
BANK BSB NUMBER: 101 979 (if this is required for transmissions)

The owners, management and staff of Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa thank everyone for their understanding and support

“Together we can help rebuild the lives of so many who have lost so much,” they said in a statement.



 

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