A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday evening causing widespread devastation to the South American nation. AN IMPRESSIVE 6.1-magnitude quake last night has compounded that humanitarian crisis pushing the death toll towards 600, with many more injured and left in dire straits without water, electricity or basic sanitation. The Ecuadorian government has said that almost 24,000 people was left homeless.

Due to the wear caused to the infrastructure of the country, it is very difficult for aid to access those are most in need and even to evaluate the entire extent of the placement. CARE International, who PokerStars have supported in different appeals, have emergency teams at the ground working to verify survivors have access to basic life-saving support. That implies supplying clean water, food and temporary shelter, something we're all fortunate to take for granted.

With your help CARE can continue delivering urgent lifesaving earthquake relief to these suffering from the Ecuador Earthquake. Now we have arrange a page where you should use 2,000 StarsCoin to make a $20 donation to CARE. That $20 may supply two families with clean water creating a real difference to real people in a terrible situation.

How you'll donate1. Use 2,000 StarsCoin to make a $20 donation2. Donate on to CARE international

PokerStars has raised greater than $1.15m in previous appeals in aid of CARE International during the Helping Hands programme. Both organisations offer their deepest thanks for past, present and future support.

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