As the world watches in horror at the devastation in Japan, Maritimers are giving to the relief effort.
Of the 80,000 donations made by last night, 3000 were from this region.
Spokesperson Dan Bedell tells CHSJ News they have let Japanese red cross what they have to offer if they are called in to help and have also started a fundraising campaign.
He says you can go into any Red Cross office in Atlantic Canada to give just specify it's for the Japan earthquake/tsunami relief effort. If you want to donate online, click here