Communities from Glasgow have rallied together to send aid to Turkey and Syria after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake destroyed parts of the middle eastern countries on Monday.
The devastating earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey and north-western Syria on February 6 and it's understood people still remain trapped under the rubble - with families not knowing whether their loved-ones are dead or alive.
The combined death toll has so far reached more than 11,200 but the World Health Organisation (WHO) fears it could be as high as 20,000.
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Heartbreaking stories of the thousands of lives ruined by the earthquake include that of a newborn baby girl rescued from under a collapsed building in Syria with her umbilical cord still connected to her mother, who was reportedly found dead.
Now, Glasgow is getting behind Turkey and Syria through donating food, clothes and cash.
Celtic FC has donated £10,000 to Red Cross who'll assist in the relief efforts and supporting those who've been displaced following the natural disaster.
They wrote on social media: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with all those impacted by the devastating earthquake in Turkey, Syria and the surrounding region."
Est-Ethics clinic, on Ingram Street, is accepting donations of items including clothing, blankets, nappies and sanitary pads.
Glasgow Central Mosque is collecting cash donations which will be distributed directly to local non-governmental organisations in Turkey and Syria who are offering emergency aid and resources to those affected.
The mosque's website reads: "Glasgow Central Mosque is deeply saddened to hear of the devastating earthquakes that have decimated parts of Turkey and Syria.
"Thousands have lost their lives, with tens of thousands in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
"It’s important that we show our solidarity with those affected by not only donating funds, but also praying for the victims, the survivors, those still trapped and the emergency workers."
Four fire fighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have joined a rescue operation in Turkey to save those who are still trapped, two days after the earthquake.
John Aitchison, Steven Adams, Tony Armstrong and Keith Gauld will be assisting with the search and rescue operations.
Bruce Farquharson is Deputy Assistant Chief Officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and UKISAR Team Manager in Scotland.
He said: “The scenes in Turkey and Syria are devastating and our thoughts are firmly with the families, friends and communities who have been affected by these tragic earthquakes.
“Our team will use their specialist skills and a range of technical equipment as they join a wider collective effort in a bid to save lives and they will also be supporting other emergency service teams already in the area.”
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