RBC/RBTT branches also accepting public donations to Red Cross Relief Fund in Canada and across the Caribbean. *Photo credit: www.afoabc.org

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) parent company of RBC Caribbean and RBTT Bank, yesterday announced a Can$100,000 donation to the Red Cross to support relief and humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

“The scale of this disaster is enormous and its impact has been devastating to thousands of

people and their communities,” said Gordon Nixon, President & CEO of RBC. “We have a long-

standing tradition of responding when communities are in need, and on behalf of our clients and employees, we are proud to support the relief effort with a donation.”

“The Red Cross is responding on the ground to the needs of the Haitian people as quickly as possible,” said Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross. “Thanks to the network of Red Cross Societies, everyone can be confident that their Red Cross donations are reaching people during this difficult time.”

The most urgent needs identified by the Red Cross are for search and rescue efforts, field hospitals, emergency health services, water purification, emergency shelter, logistics and telecommunications.

Across the Caribbean, RBC and RBTT are working with the respective Red Cross Societies in each jurisdiction to open bank accounts for the public and employees to make contributions to the relief efforts.

“This is a truly tragic event for one of the poorest nations in the Western hemisphere and our hearts go out to the more than three million people who have been affected,” stated Suresh Sookoo, RBTT Group CEO.

We wish to advise that the following accounts have been opened to receive contributions in support of the relief efforts:  RBC account number 7176282.

Members of the public are welcome to visit any RBC or RBTT branch to make donations to this Fund.

For further information, please visit your nearest RBC or RBTT branch.

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