With memories of a successful summer tour in Southeast Asia still fresh in their minds, the members of Linkin Park are spearheading an effort to help victims of the tsunamis that have devastated the region, reports Billboard Online.

With an initial contribution of $100,000 by the rap-rock act, the newly created organization Music for Relief will support American Red Cross programs to provide immediate help and long-term support.

“We are fortunate to be in a position to help, but this needs to be a broader effort,” said guitarist Brad Delson, adding that the band will call on fans and peers to join the effort. “If one of our fans can donate $10, then that’s going to help. … We are also going to appeal to our musical peers by asking them to donate as well. The bottom line is the more we can do, and the quicker we can do it, the more lives we can save.”

The group is no stranger to charity, having donated $500,000 to various organizations throughout 2004, according to the band’s label, Warner Bros. The Web site:www.musicforrelief.org