DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As rescue and
recovery efforts from the recent devastating earthquake in
Mexico continue, MoneyGram
(NASDAQ: MGI), Banco Azteca and Elektra announce a waiver on
all transaction fees for donations made
to Fundación Azteca de Grupo
Salinas, a non-profit organization promoting awareness and
social and environmental change through corporate social
responsibility.
The fee waiver applies to all donations up to $249.99 per transaction sent between September 23 and November 30, 2017.
Funds will help support the organization's efforts to provide
shelter, supplies and other types of assistance to those in
need.
"Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the earthquake in
Mexico," said Paul Bances, MoneyGram's Head of Latin America and Caribbean. "Together with Fundación Azteca, we
are working as an important connection between the Mexican diaspora
living in the United States and
their beloved home country by providing a simple way to donate
during this difficult time."
Fundación Azteca donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or
any MoneyGram agent location in the U.S. All donations should be
submitted to " Fundación Azteca/Elektra " under receive code
16383.
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