Canadian Red Cross fundraising after Myanmar earthquake

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Despite damage to their own offices and infrastructure, Myanmar Red Cross Society volunteers have mobilized rapidly—rescuing survivors in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO Myanmar Red Cross Society A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is “still very dire and tragic” days after a massive earthquake that has killed at least 1,600 people. Canadian Red Cross operations lead Chiran Livera said teams of staff and volunteers made up of both international and local Red Cross workers were in Myanmar when the quake hit on Friday, and they have been able to distribute...