各位校董、各位同事、各位同學、各位校友：

急難之後 長期支援

四川汶川大地震發生至今，已有六萬八千多人罹難。相信大家和我一樣，每天閱報看到傷亡數字不斷攀升，都會感到椎心之痛。六萬八千不只是統計數字，五月十二日巨災突降前，他們是一個個有血有肉的人。就像都江堰、綿陽、北川、映秀等，也不只是地圖上的名字，而是數以萬計災民生於斯、長於斯的家園。

霎時間失去親人，家園盡毀，災民遭逢的巨變何等慘痛，匪言可喻。地震發生後，我們馬上設立賑災戶口，呼籲全體中大人向災黎伸出援手。截至五月二十八日，短短兩星期內共收到善款港幣一百二十八萬八千二百元。我謹此衷心感謝捐款者熱烈響應，慷慨解囊。

解救災胞倒懸之急，只是第一步。災區的重建工作任重道遠。大學已把迄今募得的善款轉交中聯辦賑災籌款辦公室作救災之用。倘若各位中大人有意再解善囊，可繼續捐款至大學的賑災戶口（恆生銀行帳號：293-005005-022）。

此外，大學即將設立名為「暖意長流 念念歸川」的網站(www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/chinaearthquake)，報道中大人參與賑濟四川地震災民的工作和相關消息，希望各位繼續發揮民吾同胞的精神，積極支援災區重建工作。

最後告訴大家，早前據報地震時身在四川、一時聯繫不上的中大學生，校方已與他取得聯絡，得悉他安然無恙。請各位放心。

劉遵義謹啟

二零零八年五月三十日

Dear Council Members, Colleagues, Students, and Alumni,

Sichuan Quake: Continuing Support for Relief and Reconstruction

The earthquake that wreaked havoc in Sichuan has to date taken a toll of over 68,000 lives. All of us become increasingly saddened as casualty figures continue to climb. 68,000 is more than just a figure. Before the disaster struck on 12 May, it represented real, throbbing human lives. Likewise, Dujiangyan, Mianyang, Beichuan, and Yingxiu are not merely dots on a map but homes to thousands.

The suffering that has been inflicted on the quake victims is beyond words. Many have lost their loved ones, their homes and practically everything they had. To encourage members of the University community to contribute to disaster relief, the University set up a relief fund account immediately after the quake. By 28 May, donations totalling HKD 1,288,200 were raised. We are most appreciative of the philanthropy of the donors.

To provide timely relief is only the first step. The reconstruction of affected areas calls for sustained efforts on a massive scale. The University has already forwarded the funds raised to the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong, but will continue to accept further donations on behalf of the victims through its special account at the Hang Seng Bank (account number 293-005005-022).

A website named 'A Campus That Cares' (www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/chinaearthquake) will also be set up soon to provide updated information on what has been and will be done by the campus community for the earthquake victims. We look forward to your continued support for our efforts in this direction.

And for all those who are worried about the safety of the CUHK student previously reported missing in Sichuan, there is good news. We have finally got in touch with him and confirmed his safety.

Lawrence J. Lau

30 May 2008