The 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Thursday announced its collaboration with the fundraising effort of the American Red Cross International Response Fund to help victims in the recent tsunami in Asia.
Starting Thursday, participants at the 2005 International CES which runs January 6-9 in Las Vegas, will be able to make on-site contributions to the Red Cross tsunami relief effort, according to the CES host Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
The 2005 International CES will designate cash registers in the registration areas that allow attendees to contribute to the Red Cross in their disaster relief efforts.
Voluntary donations can be made in the registration areas located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the exhibitor registration area in the Central Plaza. Registration areas will be accepting donations in the form of cash, credit cards or checks made payable to the American Red Cross.
In addition to the contributions pledged during the show, the CEA will also make a significant donation to the American Red Cross.
The death toll from last week's tsunami disaster that hit 11 South and Southeast Asian countries was expected to hit 150,000, triggering worldwide efforts to raise fund for the victims.
"Just as the technologies created by the companies we represent connect citizens around the world, we feel connected to those who have suffered from this horrible tragedy," said the CEA President Gary Shapiro.
"We are proud to make a contribution to the American Red Cross to help support their international relief efforts," he said.
More than 120,000 people from about 110 countries are attending the 2005 International CES, the world's largest showcase of the latest digital technology and products.