Real Madrid joins campaign to aid tsunami victims
7/1/2005 11:31
Real Madrid set up a bank account to collect donations for helping the
victims in the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Primera Liga champions announced on
Thursday in the team's Bernabeu stadium.
Emilio Butragueno, vice president
and sports director of the club said on the presentation that "the Asians need
our aid", while team captain Raul added that "we have to help make life easier
for the survivors of the tragedy".
"Real Madrid is shocked and in sorrow for
the tragedy in Asia. We're facing one of the most brutal tidal waves in history
and its consequences have been devastating," said Butragueno.
"The club feels
responsibility to react and contribute in some way in helping and reconstructing
the most affected areas.
"We want to call on soccer fans, but in particular
our partners and followers from all over the world. In Asia they need our
solidarity and Real Madrid is going to work on that," he added.
Xinhua
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