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BURBANK, California (January 1, 2005) – Islamic Relief USA President Dr. El Bendary was in Salt Lake City yesterday, when a shipment of emergency aid
was sent to Indonesia in conjunction with the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Islamic Relief is operating several emergency relief projects
to assist the tsunami victims in Indonesia, as well as in Sri Lanka and India.
These projects include medical aid, distribution of water and food, and
establishment of water and sanitation facilities.
Islamic Relief USA is inviting media professionals to our office in Burbank for
interviews with Dr. El Bendary and other staff members regarding yesterday’s
shipment, as well as his trip to Indonesia on Sunday.
WHAT:
Q&A With Islamic Relief USA regarding yesterday’s shipment of aid, and
Sunday’s trip to Indonesia to assist the tsunami victims.
WHERE:
Islamic Relief USA office
1919 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
WHEN:
Sunday, January 2, 2005
Between 11:00am and 1:00pm
Please contact us to confirm your attendance.
NOTE TO EDITOR:
PLEASE INCLUDE ISLAMIC RELIEF USA IN THE “WAYS TO HELP” SECTION OF
YOUR STORY
Islamic Relief USA is accepting donations on the internet, via telephone, and
postal mail.
To donate, visit www.irw.org/asiaquake or call toll free at (888) 479-4968.
Our mailing address:
Islamic Relief USA
1919 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506