LONDON, September 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
The relief effort for Barbuda has seen huge generosity from around the globe and event highlighted some new directions for charitable donations not seen before via the Calvin Ayre Foundation.
Barbuda was directly in Irma's path, and its Category 5 mix of 300km/hour winds and heavy rain left a trail of devastation in its wake. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, said 90% of the island's structures have been destroyed.
For the first time donations can also be made, either in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash or traditionally will also be matched by Calvin Ayre, a long-term resident and Antiguan citizen, up to $1,000,000. The Bitcoin community has already dug deep for Barbuda but it is hoped opening up direct donations in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash will help increase that generosity.
How to Donate
Donations can be sent to the Official Barbuda Relief & Rebuilding Fund via the official government account on: https://www.gofundme.com/officialbarbuda
For the first time, cryptocurrency is being used in a relief effort. Donations in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash are also accepted. Send through the. ff addresses:
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) -1L89GJ3ecXh2PdZpDxPd5YwaLY1bYNcsNS
Bitcoin (BTC)-15fT2nvS8NUs9D9aLF12rVAKb37cUiuoar
NB: BCH has lower transactions fees and, as a result, is the preferred Bitcoin to be used. There is no need to send receipts when you donate using either BCH or BTC as it can be seen in the blockchain. For cash donations, sendBill@calvinayre.coma copy of your receipt and the Calvin Ayre Foundation will add an equal amount to the money.
