FORT LAUDERALE, Fla., Jan. 28,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 200 people have died and
thousands are displaced after a deadly flood swept through the
southern portion of Malawi last
week.
Gift of Givers, an African organization reported on Facebook
that, "The Malawi Defence Force has already rescued more than 4,000
people with the fear that many more are trapped in inaccessible
areas. Thus far 200,000 people have been displaced, 11,000 homes
have been damaged and 173 people are confirmed dead. The death toll
is expected to rise as it is believed that 183 people have been
swept away from one village alone."
The global community is not optimistic that the devastation and
death toll will decline, which is why the Joyce Banda Foundation
International, The Jack Brewer Foundation and Friends for Good
Health are hosting a disaster relief fundraising channel through
crowdfunding phenomenon Reelcause, Inc.
The channel features a heart-wrenching video of the devastation,
taking the viewer into Malawi's trenches to enlighten the
world of their despair and urgent need for support/help.
"The situation in Malawi is
dire but groups such as UNICEF, the Red Cross, and others are
working hard to mobilize aid to the Southern region stricken by
floods," explains Ambassador Jack
Brewer, Founder and Executive Director of The Jack Brewer
Foundation.
"The Jack Brewer Foundation in partnership with Reelcause,
Friends for Good Health and Joyce Banda Foundation International,
have raised over $100,000 in support
of this tragedy which includes clothing, dry foods, blankets and
medical supplies," Brewer adds. "Our goal is to offer support
to all Malawians, especially the women and children, displaced at
this time."
Michael Jacobson, Reelcause's CEO
is optimistic that assistance/donations will be swift through
the crowdfunding vehicle. "It is gratifying that Reelcause can lend
its support to Dr. Banda's Foundation and The Jack Brewer
Foundation, along with so many athletes, celebrities and supporters
to the common cause of bringing relief to the displaced citizens of
Malawi."
About Reelcause, Inc.
Reelcause is a ground-breaking, leading-edge concept dedicated
to a smarter way to crowd fund and generate donations. Beyond
social networking to generate funds, Reelcause provides members
with significant revenue opportunities, while providing a platform
of tangible rewards to an endless number of networks. The
more your followers love you, the more you can show your love to a
vast number of followers. Join the movement at www.reelcause.com.
Media Contact:
Gina
Ragusa, Director of Communications
Reelcause, Inc.
gina@reelcause.com
phone: 954-612-2821
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