BASI has always been a vessel of light and love, and we want to extend that love and light to those currently suffering in Turkey and Syria. We want to encourage our BASI Family and others to help us show support and get involved.
Two devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on the same day, killing thousands of people and leaving millions in need. Rescuers are rushing to save people trapped under the rubble after thousands of buildings collapsed, but difficult weather conditions are hampering the rescue efforts in the earthquake zone.
Officials say that the death toll is expected to be tens of thousands in the following days.
In addition to some in-house fundraising, we have created this GoFundMe to go to the non-profit DirectRelief. To help meet the urgent needs on the ground, Direct Relief is preparing more than 25 pallets (approximately one semi-truck full) of medical supplies from its facilities in the US and Europe for Turkey and Syria.
Items include medication and supplies to treat people with injuries and pre-existing medical conditions, such as field medic packs, antibiotics and other essential medicines, as well as oral rehydration solutions and hygiene items for those displaced from their homes.
The shipments follow $200 thousand in grants issued Monday by Direct Relief to support search and rescue efforts — $100k each to AKUT (Turkish Search & Rescue Team) and Syrian American Medical Society.
We want to thank everyone for their efforts and donations in advance; it is greatly appreciated. Our goal is to reach $5,000 in donations. We hope these donations will make a positive impact for the families struggling in Turkey and Syria.
We want our BASI family to be encouraged, and we will continue to show love and empathy for those affected thousands.
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