According to an article on the ThisIsCornwall website, Scillonians have raised over ?17 000 in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami. This works out at around ?8 per person.
The total raised by the DEC across the nation on 13 January was predicted to reach ?200 million. This means an approximate national average for individuals donating ?3 each to the DEC. So the Islands are doing well with their fundraising so far…
The article mentioned auctions, Sue Humphries’ coffee mornings, the Rotary Club, Park House and others.