Sun readers join forces with Britain’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. TwitterMariam shields her brother Ilaaf’s head as they await rescue after 36 hours trapped in Haram, northern Syria[/caption] The Sun’s Earthquake Appeal has raised over £500,000 in just 2 days ReutersA wrecked apartment block in Adana, which is near the earthquake epicentre[/caption] 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. 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. GettyRescuers are picking through the rubble to find survivors[/caption] Scan this QR code to donate to The Sun Earthquake Appeal to help victims