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FedEx Pledges $1 Million in Aid to Support European Migrant CrisisFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has committed approximately $1 million in cash and transportation support to deliver emergency supplies and critical medical aid to the thousands of migrants and refugees arriving in Europe, and provide ongoing assistance to both the people and the local communities affected by the crisis. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150930005361/en/ American Red Cross volunteers continue to assist people along Hungary's southwestern border with Croatia. Photo courtesy: Zsofia Palyi via International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Facebook (News - Alert) "FedEx is committed to helping those arriving in Europe to escape conflict, as well as showing our support for the communities that are also affected by this humanitarian crisis," said David Binks, president Europe at FedEx Express. "Working together with NGOs, we are utilizing our global transportation network and resources to deliver immediate assistance where it is needed most and that lays the essental foundations for rebuilding lives." Time is of the essence when it comes to providing help, and FedEx is mobilizing its humanitarian relief program through a donation of $1 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The company will also use existing relationships with international organizations, including Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International, working closely with local partners in the most affected countries. Through the company's monetary and transportation contribution, FedEx will deliver immediate relief and longer-term support for those affected by the crisis. Specific contributions include:
FedEx will also provide "bags to the future" for the youngest refugees affected by this crisis. Each bag contains toys and other items to help children adapt to their new environment. These are made possible through FedEx employee donations. About FedEx Corp. FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $48 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 325,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
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