Comtrend, a global supplier of advanced networking solutions, announced today an extension of the donation period to benefit those affected by disasters, including the victims of the 2012 Winter Storm.

Weather catastrophes have mounted during the final month of 2012, adding pressure to the relief efforts of the American Red Cross. In an ongoing effort to assist, Comtrend will double its donation period to include January 2013. In total, 10% of all North American sales of Home Networking equipment will be included. Every qualified sale by a Comtrend distributor will automatically be added to this donation.

“The decision to extend this donation period was unanimous. In a holiday season traditionally marked by thankfulness and charity, the weather has instead challenged many families beyond their abilities. We are thankful to organizations like the American Red Cross who can take financial assistance and turn it into practical and life-saving assistance,” says Dan Knofler, Marketing Manager, Comtrend Americas.

Directly donate to the American Red Cross here: http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations

The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company or individual. Funds donated will be used by the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the Hurricane Sandy. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters.

For more information about the American Red Cross, please call 1 800-797-8022 or email info@usa.redcross.org.

About Comtrend:

Comtrend, with more than 25 years of experience, has become one of the leading global providers of advanced networking solutions. Comtrend designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of networking equipment and software. Service providers, VARs, businesses and consumers look to Comtrend for broadband gateways, as well as the latest WiFi, Powerline, Coax and surveillance technologies. Comtrend remains committed to industry standards like G.hn for home networking, as well as interoperability and market-leading performance. People in businesses and homes around the world trust Comtrend to make their technology easier and more dependable. For more information, including Comtrend’s full lineup of networking solutions, please visit www.comtrend.com