(MENAFN) As reported by British tabloid newspaper The Sun, it had increased over £500,000 in aid for areas in and around Turkiye and Syria struck by lethal tremors.
The red-top paper stated contributions to its special call had come from readers and UK firms.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s was stated to have pledged £250,000 and frozen food chain store Iceland gave £50,000.
Tesco, and Marks and Spencer together provided £150,000 within hours of the fund being launched, the newspaper also reported.
Other important food chains and retail shops have also made generous aids.
All money from The Sun’s help plea is being sent to the British Red Cross organization that is giving on-the-ground relief because of the disaster in Turkiye and Syria.
British Red Cross Chief Executive Officer Mike Adamson announced: “The scale of destruction caused by these earthquakes has been devastating. Donations will help search-and-rescue missions on the ground and provide vital aid to those who need it most.”
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