Kind-hearted Sun readers join forces with UK’s biggest firms to raise over £500K in 2 days for our Earthquake Appeal

GENEROUS Sun readers joined forces with some of Britain’s biggest companies to send our Earthquake Appeal above £500,000 after just two days of fundraising.

All money from The Sun’s aid plea is being donated to the British Red Cross, providing on-the-ground relief in the wake of the disaster in Turkey and Syria.

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Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s yesterday pledged £250,000.

Its boss Simon Roberts said: “We are incredibly moved and saddened to hear of the catastrophic earthquakes. This money will go towards providing urgent support.”

Frozen food chain Iceland also pledged £50,000.

Richard Walker, of the company’s charitable foundation, said: “We felt compelled to help by offering a donation in support.”

House builder Barratt is donating £50,000.

Supermarket chain Morrisons made a £20,000 contribution in addition to its donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Tesco and Marks & Spencer together gave £150,000 within hours of our fund being launched.

Homewares retailer Dunelm also made a generous donation.

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Meanwhile money poured in from big-hearted Sun readers who have been moved by the horrifying images of children and adults trapped under earthquake rubble.

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