Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sichuan Earthquake Reconstruction
NBA Star Yao Ming, ended his two day visit to Sichuan Province on Monday, attending the ground breaking ceremony for the reconstruction for a primary school in Guangyuan that will be built with funds from The Yao Ming Foundation Yao launched the foundation following the catastrophic Sichuan Earthquake May 12
During his two day visit, Yao visited Beichuan, one of the hardest hit areas by the devastating 8.0 magnitude earthquake. Xinhua Photos
Yao making a charity tour at the site of Beichuan Middle School "People in the disaster hit areas are strong and optimistic," said Yao.
Sichuan is in need of about $247 Billion Dollars for earthquake reconstruction, more here from SINA.com
The Red Cross Society of China continues to seek donations to help the Survivors of the catastropic Sichuan Earthquake rebuild their lives. Every dollar counts, no amount is too small.