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We wanted to provide a quick update to our supporters. Last night, we spoke with Dr. Shakya and he assured us that 'Everything is okay' with IFCH. He has been working all day and night, but he maintained that they were alright, and for the time being they didn't need any assistance from BABU.

We reflected on how BABU could contribute, and our Board of Directors decided that we would like to donate funds to immediate disaster relief with organizations that are on the ground and positioned to contribute right now. We have donated $2,000 to UNICEF's emergency relief fund in Nepal. We believe in their capacity to have an immediate impact and to reach the children of Nepal who need it most. There are many ways and places to donate, and we hope you will consider how you want to support Nepal at this critical time.

The impact of this earthquake on Nepal's people, cultural buildings and heritage, and infrastructure is great, and all of us at BABU look forward to helping this beautiful nation move forward in the days, weeks and years to come.

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We have just gotten word that IFCH is structurally fine and fully functioning at this time. We also received word that the nearby Tribuvan University Teaching Hospital and Kanti Children's Hospital are also fine and fully functioning. We are so grateful for this news. Now sending all our thoughts as Kathmandu and all of Nepal continue in the aftermath of this tragedy. All of our thoughts are with the people of Nepal right now.

This is a photo from 2013 - although I'm sure it looks different right now, I am sending all my wishes to the patients, staff and families at IFCH today.