Ben Forta

Qasim Rasheed is a member of the ColdFusion community (many of you met him at CFUNITED this year), and he also helped out on my Sams Teach Yourself Regular Expressions In 10 Minutes. He asked me to post the following:
You might be already aware that an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter Scale struck in the north of Pakistan on the morning of 8th October 2005, followed by several after shocks just 80 kms north of the Pakistan capital, Islamabad. Areas of Kashmir in Pakistan are most severely affected by the earthquake. Areas of Kashmir in India are also affected. It is estimated that over 30,000 are feared dead and more than 40 thousand injured. There is a massive disruption in the region including landslides and collapsed houses. Here is the link to various organizations where you can donate.

• ICNA Earthquake Relief Fund
• Islamic Relief
• Muslim Hands
• Donations to President’s Relief Fund
• Mir Khalil Ur Rehman Foundation
• Minhaj Welfare Foundation