TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief raised nearly NT$290 million (US$9 million) on Monday (April 8) for earthquake disaster relief.
The foundation said in a press release that since the launch of the fundraiser on Thursday (April 4), as of 4 p.m. on Monday, it received NT$289,729,180 in donations, per CNA. The breakdown includes NT$174,659,881 in the Taiwan Land Bank account, NT$34,189,390 from the WaBay crowdfunding platform, and NT$80,879,909 from LINE Pay.
Starting from midnight on Tuesday (April 9), people can donate at 7-Eleven's ibon kiosks. Starting from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, donations can also be made at FamilyMart's FamiPort, Hi-Life's Life-ET, and OK Mart's OK-GO kiosks.
The foundation said that the four major convenience store chains waived transaction fees for donations.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3). There have been 13 reported deaths so far.