> according to what I've seen [The American Red Cross] say on the subject, they have no direct connection to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and no current plan

> according to what I've seen [The American Red Cross] say on the subject, they have no direct connection to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and no current plans to provide funds or goods. "The American Red Cross has contributed an initial $10 million to its main partner in the country - the Japanese Red Cross - to help with their medical and relief activities. As pledges are fulfilled and additional donations received, the American Red Cross plans to make additional commitments to help the people affected by the earthquake, tsunami and evolving nuclear emergency." Cite: http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=7c521079115ce210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f42...