September 2, 1999

"Teletrom" for the Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey

 

On Thursday, September 2, Israel Television's Channel 1 in coordination with the Israel Foreign Ministry will conduct a "Teletrom" (telethon) fund-raising campaign on behalf of the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey.

The six-hour broadcast will feature appearances by leading Israeli performers as well as interviews with Israeli survivors of the earthquake and members of the Israeli rescue and relief efforts, as coordinated by the Israel Foreign Ministry and the Israel Defense Forces.

The "Teletrom" will be broadcast live on Israel Television from 19:30 to 02:00 Israel time (17:30-00:00 GMT). During the broadcast, the public will be able to phone in contributions to a special fund established to provide housing for the homeless survivors of the earthquake. Donations by phone can only be made during the live broadcast.

Telephone number for contributions from abroad: 972-3-6388802 or 972-2-5301333. In Israel, dial: 1212221221 or 03-6388802.

Donations can also be made directly to the following bank accounts:

1. Bank Leumi, branch 773, account no. 71400/70 2. Bank Hapoalim, branch 690, account no. 72299