On Sept. 19, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Mexico. The quake was powerful enough to level building and take the lives of more than 200 individuals. Many more victims are still missing and the search and rescue workers continue to search through the rubble.
In response to the tragedy, Diana Garcia of Exatec is collecting donations to benefit the affected areas of Puebla and Morelos.
If you are interested in providing hygiene support, nonperishable foods and/or medication, please bring items on Saturday, Sept. 23 between 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Mission Bay – a blue tent will be set up near the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa.
Donation requests include:
– Hygiene support: toilet paper, adult and baby diapers, sanitary napkins, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
– Non-perishable food items: preferably in easy to open cans.
– Medication: anti-inflammatories, anti-diarrhea, children’s Tylenol.
– AA and AAA batteries
– Cleaning Supplies: soaps, brooms, buckets, chlorine, rags, etc.
– Tools: nails, helmets, gloves, boots, defibrillators, etc.