Red Cross Announces Record Breaking $299 million in Fundraising Support for Alberta Fire Relief
Fort McMurray: The Red Cross is calling it an unprecedented outpouring of support from Canadians across the country. On Wednesday morning, the humanitarian organization revealed updated numbers showing $299-Million has been raised to help the recovery from the Fort McMurray wildfire.
The break down shows more than a million Canadians donated $165-M, which was bumped up by $104-M in matching federal government funds and $30-M from the Alberta Government.
The Fort McMurray fire forced the evacuation of up to 90-thousand people fand destroyed 2400 homes and buildings.
In a released statement, Canadian Red Cross President and CEO Conrad Sauve noted, “We are grateful for the incredible kindness demonstrated by Canadians – friends and neighbours, community groups, governments and corporations – when it was needed most. This outpouring of support will help the people of Fort McMurray and its surrounding areas recover from the devastating Alberta wildfires and assist those affected for years to come.”