TORONTO, ON - April 27, 2015 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is donating $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help with the rescue and relief efforts in Nepal following an earthquake in the area. Our thoughts go out to those impacted by the recent events in Nepal and surrounding area.

Canadians can also donate to the relief efforts at any Scotiabank branch in Canada between Wednesday, April 29, 2015 and Friday, May 29, 2015. Funds will go to the Canadian Red Cross. Please let the branch know your donation is for the "Nepal Region Earthquake Fund".

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