Members say their goal has been surpassed.
Savita Nair of Jackson, earthquake relief fund committee chairwoman, said the American Red Cross was in part chosen to receive the money because it has a presence in India. People are familiar with it and the work they do around the world. Donald Paxton, executive director of the Red Cross, said the money will be used for immediate needs such as food, water and supplies. Right now, we're trying to just meet their immediate needs. P.S. Kelsey of Jackson, treasurer of the Gujarati Samaj and a lead analyst programmer at Vickers, thanked Americans for help given after the earthquake.