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WEB ARCHIVE
Special NJHA/HRET Tsunami Victim Relief Fund
February 3, 2006
In response to the numerous calls NJHA has received regarding assistance to the countries recently hit by the tsunami catastrophe, NJHA has established a special fund for employees and friends of New Jersey hospitals to provide financial support to the victims of this tragedy.
The fund has been established in NJHA's nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation, the Health Research & Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET). Contributions are 100 percent tax deductible and will be periodically distributed to the American Red Cross and Save the Children. Both of these organizations are being recognized internationally for the direct relief they are providing to these affected countries.
NJHA staff is already onboard and have pledged their support. If every hospital employee contributes just $10 on a quarterly basis we would raise nearly $6 million. Of course, we recognize that many hospitals have already begun efforts within their own communities and this effort should be seen only as a supplement to those efforts. Contributions are strictly voluntary and donations can be made in any amount.
Be advised that I have been in contact with the American Hospital Association and in their discussions with the Red Cross, because of local transportation logistical issues, there is consensus that financial support is the primary need right now in order to begin the rebuilding process. Certainly there are other needs such as medication, medical equipment and supplies, water, food and clothing, but at this time, financial support is the greatest necessity. When we are notified that the systems are in place to handle supplies we will communicate those needs to you as well.
NJHA's Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations Geri Moon will keep hospitals updated on how we can continue our support in the coming days, weeks and months and as relief strategies are recommended by the world public health organizations directly involved with the countries affected.
My thanks for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you with regard to your participation in this relief effort.
Gary S. Carter
President and CEO
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Thank you for your compassion and generorsity. The N.J. hospital community raised $63,688.84 for Tsunami Relief and donated the funds to Save the Children and the American Red Cross. 
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