MINNEAPOLIS — Independent ATM operator ATM Network has launched a year long, systemwide sales effort to raise money to help the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia and African countries. The company hopes to raise $30,000.
According to a news release, ATM Network will donate $100 for every ATM sold during the first two months of the year to the American Red Cross and its International Response Fund. ATM Network's sales team will continue raising funds through the remaining 10 months of 2005 by donating $25 per ATM sold.
"Our sales team is committed and motivated about this effort to help the victims of one of the worst natural disasters in the past century. They know that the funds will be used to help innocent victims and their loved ones in need," said Phil Rock, CEO and founder of ATM Network. "Through my travels, I have connected with the people of Indonesia, a country devastated by this disaster. I am sure these people and the many others affected will find great use for our donation and re-build quickly."
ATM Network selected The American Red Cross and its International Response Fund for its direct access to the most people in need.
The American Red Cross quickly established contact with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and sister societies located in the nine affected countries to determine how best the organization can be of assistance to those affected by the tsunami, according to the release.
