WASHINGTON, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross today announced an initial contribution of $10 million to the Japanese Red Cross Society to assist in its ongoing efforts to provide medical care and relief assistance to the people of Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) "We are grateful for the American public's generosity and compassion following what has been declared one of the most devastating earthquakes in history," said David Meltzer, senior vice president of international services with the American Red Cross.

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WASHINGTON, March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross today issued a two-month progress report describing its efforts since the January 12( )earthquake and sharing its plans to address longer-term needs such as emergency and longer-term shelter.

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