During the summer of 2007, a series of forest fires burnt in Greece, especially in the areas of Peloponnese and Evia. The fires destroyed approximately 508,000 square acres of forests, 20,000 houses and 100 villages. There were 79 casualties, leaving many orphans.

This catastrophe motivated us to organize a fundraiser for the relief from the disastrous consequences of those fires. We are cooperating with the MIT Public Service Center and the "Federation of the Hellenic-American Societies of New England" (FHASNE, http://www.fhasne.com). The proceedings are going to be transfered to the "Greek Fire Relief Fund" set up by the "Federation of the Hellenic-American Societies of New England" for:

• The forests to revive
• The people to rebuild
• The orphans

We count very much on your contribution. Any donation is very important for the cause. You can donate by:

• Depositing money to the following account we have set up at MIT: #2721113 - Hellenic Stdts - Humanitarian Relief. You can deposit through the MIT Cashier's Office, NE49-3077, 600 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617 253 5426, cashiers-office[at]mit[dot]edu, Monday through Friday 10 am - 2 pm.
• By making a check payable to "FHASNE Fire Relief Fund" and handing it to us during the week of October 22nd - 26th at the lobby 10 booth we have reserved for this cause.
• By handing cash to us at the same time and location.

Please, give your name, address and phone number when you donate, because the donations are tax-deductible.

These are some photos that describe the size of the catastrophe (courtesy of Alexandra Argyri).