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CONMEBOL and Colombian Football Federation donate $1 million to earthquake victims | Cooperativa (CL) | 01KZXXPHE4TQEC9J
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CONMEBOL and Colombian Football Federation donate $1 million to earthquake victims | Cooperativa (CL) | 01KZXXPHE4TQEC9JZRA0G77V0R

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • CONMEBOL and the Colombian Football Federation have jointly donated one million dollars to aid earthquake victims in Colombia.
  • The funds will support reconstruction efforts and assist affected families and communities.
  • The donation is channeled through the "Colombia, un solo corazรณn" campaign, led by the First Lady.

South American football's governing body, CONMEBOL, and the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) have pledged a significant contribution to help those impacted by a recent earthquake in Colombia. The two organizations announced a joint donation of one million dollars to support relief and recovery operations.

The substantial financial aid will be directed towards rebuilding efforts in the areas devastated by the earthquake. It also aims to provide crucial assistance to the families and communities grappling with the aftermath of the natural disaster. This gesture underscores the solidarity of the South American football community with Colombia during its time of need.

This donation will be channeled through "Colombia, un solo corazรณn" (Colombia, one heart), a campaign initiated by Colombia's First Lady, Ana Lucรญa Pineda. The initiative seeks to mobilize aid to address the consequences of the earthquake. CONMEBOL and the FCF have also called upon clubs, organizations, strategic allies, and fans to continue their support for ongoing fundraising efforts.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.