# Barbuda relief effort accepts Bitcoin donations for matched giving

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/09/16/barbuda-relief-effort-accepts-bitcoin-donations-matched-giving/
- Published: 2017-09-16T10:47:25+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The Calvin Ayre Foundation is inviting donations in Bitcoin and Bitcoin cash to
help with the relief effort on the island following the devastation brought by Hurricane
Irma.**

The altcoin donations will be matched by Calvin Ayre, a long-term resident and Antiguan
citizen, up to $1,000,000. 

Barbuda was directly in the Category 5 Irma’s path. It experienced 300km/hour winds
and heavy rain which left heavy damage in many areas. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister
of Antigua and Barbuda, said 90% of the island’s structures had been destroyed.

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The Foundation claims that this is the first time that cryptocurrency is being used
in a relief effort.

Donations are invited to the [Official Barbuda Relief & Rebuilding Fund](https://www.gofundme.com/officialbarbuda)
via the official government account on GoFundMe. 

## How to donate

 Donations in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash should be sent through the. ff addresses:

• Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – 1L89GJ3ecXh2PdZpDxPd5YwaLY1b YNcsNS 

• Bitcoin (BTC) – 15fT2nvS8NUs9D9aLF12rV AKb37cUiuoar 

BCH is recommended as it has lower transactions fees. For Bitcoin Cash donations,
send [Bi**@********re.com](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/09/16/barbuda-relief-effort-accepts-bitcoin-donations-matched-giving/Bi**@********re.com)
a copy of your receipt and the Calvin Ayre Foundation will add an equal amount to
the money.

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