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Over the weekend, the strongest earthquake to strike Ecuador in decades left a trail of destruction across the Andean nation's coastal region. According to the latest figures, the 7.8-magnitude quake killed 413 people and thousands more have been displaced, sleeping outdoors in open spaces as they fear another earthquake.

 

As Ecuador struggles to deal with the devastation, we can come together and make a difference. Xoom, a leading digital money transfer provider and PayPal service, wants to support those affected by the recent earthquake, and make it easy for you to donate to the relief effort.

 

From today through May 2nd, 2016, Xoom customers can send money directly to the Ecuadorian Red Cross. 100% of the donation amount will benefit the Ecuadorian Red Cross, which is working to provide emergency shelter, medical supplies, water and food. In addition, Xoom will donate the fee that was paid for every donation made to the Ecuadorian Red Cross until May 2nd, 2016.

 

To donate, customers can follow three easy steps:

 

Step 1 – Sign up for a Xoom.com account, or sign in to your existing Xoom account.

 

Step 2 – Select Ecuador as your destination country, choose how much you want to donate, and select Bank Deposit as the way in which you would like the money to be received.

 

Step 3 – Select Banco Pichinca from the drop down menu, and enter the following:

 

 

You can also donate online through PayPal to other charities supporting the Ecuador earthquake relief efforts such as CARE, the Catholic Relief Services, or Save the Children.

 

Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the devastating earthquake in Ecuador. We urge you to join us in giving people the help they need in this emergency.