Around the globe we have all heard, and seen footage, of the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake, the tsunami, and the aftermath of devastation in Japan. Our hopes are high, for their safety and well-being. And we can help.
This Sunday, March 27th, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association and Canada-Japan Society of Ottawa are partnering to host a charity reception and silent auction in an effort to contribute to the relief effort. It will be held from 7-9 pm in the Governor General Ballroom of the Westin Hotel, hosted by CTV's Stefan Keyes, and his excellency Kaoru Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan, speaking at the event. There will be performances by Soprano Noriko Hashimoto and Oto-Wa Taiko members including Aki san.
We were grateful to contribute gift certificates and services when we were contacted and there have been many other generous contributions of donated services and items. Tickets are $40, with all proceeds benefitting the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami Fund. Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you are unable to attend the event but wish to make a direct donation to the relief efforts, please donate here: redcross.ca/jetaaottawa/
Contact japan.relief@jetaaottawa.ca, 613-366-5002 for more information or click here.
Hi - I work with the Canadian Red Cross. Just dropping you a quick line to thank you for your tremendous support. I hope you will stay connected with us - we're on Twitter @redcrosscanada @redcrosstalk (in Ontario) and onfacebook.com/canadianredcross.
ReplyDeleteThanks again - and good luck with your event.
Karen
Thanks Karen. Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.
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