A massive earthquake in China on May 12th caused widespread death and destruction. The initial death toll was reported to be over 19,500, with over 102,000 injured and 12,300 missing. These numbers were expected to rise substantially. Entire towns were destroyed, tens of thousands lost their homes, and schools collapsed while full of students. Many families were torn apart and searching desperately for missing loved ones under the rubble. Survivors were left homeless and grieving for all that was lost in this horrific disaster.