NEWS - Aqualuma Helps Queensland Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating Queensland floods Gold Coast marine lighting company Aqualuma said it will donate $10 for every Underwater Light sold worldwide in the first quarter of 2011 (through March 31, 2011). The funds will be donated to the Premiers Flood Relief Appeal.
“We are a proud Queensland company and this is our way of doing something for this great state in which we live and work,” says managing director, Carl Amor.
“We hope this gesture will be followed up by other Qld and Australian companies as the people of Qld need all the help they can get.
“Aqualuma’s management and staff wish all their fellow Queenslanders a speedy recovery and send their deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy,” he said.
If you wish to donate directly to assist the victims, follow the link to the Premiers Flood Relief Appeal on the Queensland Government website..
BACKGROUND NOTES
Queensland, Australia is in the midst of the largest natural disaster seen there in more than 100 years with 75 per cent of the state severely affected by flooding. Currently, the loss of life stands at 20 with 12 people still missing. As the flood waters have receded the totality of this disaster has become a heartbreaking and devastating reality.