DUJIANGYAN, China: China's biggest earthquake for a generation left tens of thousands dead, missing or buried under the rubble of crushed communities.

The Commissioner of Charities has granted Singapore Red Cross (SRC) a permit to raise funds from 14 May to 14 June for survivors of the China Earthquake.

Should members of the public wish to donate for the disaster, they can use the following methods to make a contribution. SRC will channel the money to the RCSC through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Due to logistical considerations, SRC requests that no donations-in-kind be made.

1) Walk-in cash/cheque donations

• Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486.
• Collection hours are:

Mon – Fri: 9.30am - 5.45pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am - 5pm

2) Cheque donations

• Cheque to be made payable to the “Singapore Red Cross Society”.
• Please indicate at the back of the cheque name of donor/organisation (if applicable), mailing address and contact numbersand “Red Cross China Earthquake”
• Cheques should then be sent to Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Once the cheque/s are received, an official non-tax deductible receipt will be issued.