UNION CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- Friday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Thailand caused an 6.4 magnitude aftershock in Myanmar, killing thousands. To support the hurting people there, the East Bay Myanmar Community and Cultural Center in Union City held a fundraiser Sunday evening. Devastation th roughout Thailand, the greater Bangkok area and Myanmar. Thousands have died, and many are missing. Passenger killed after SUV crashes into tree in Oakland, CHP says In response to the devastation, the Burmese people of Union City's Myanmar Community and Cultural Center held a fundraiser to help those in need. Music and food were served for guests. Donations of clothing and finances were welcomed. Many of the people at Sunday's fundraiser have family and friends in Myanmar, like Hein Htet who is part of the Myanmar student union. Like Hein, Thwin Htoo Htet also has friends who are experiencing loss. “Last time one of my friends called and told me his mom just died, and I cried for two hours; I felt really bad," Thwin said. Union City's mayor, Gary Singh, showed up to support as well. In the coming days, Singh says he is going to open up a donation spot at Gurdwara Sahib Fremont in Fremont. ...read more read less