We wanted to highlight some of the great fundraising efforts happening in Calgary (and also on television) this week for the people of Haiti. There are of course so many events scheduled for now and in the near future. Calgarians are known for their generosity and these fundraisers are providing the opportunity for people to help out where it's needed most. We aren't aiming to provide the definitive list of events but here are just a few of the noteworthy ones we've come across for this week so far. By all means, if you know of others, leave us a note in the comment section.
(photo Titled "Waiting for Help" via Flickr Creative Commons )
1. Friday January 22nd Canada For Haiti, a one-hour program looking into Canada's close relationship with Haiti. This will air on CBC, CTV and Global Television at 7 p.m. Following this will be Hope for Haiti Now - a telethon being hosted by George Clooney.
*2. Friday January 22nd at The Forum Lounge (1140 - 10th Ave. SW) Night of DJ music, dancing and drinks, starting at 9 p.m. - all proceeds go to the Red Cross. For more information, click here.
*3. Thursday January 28th at Flames Central (219 Stephen Avenue Mall SW) YYC4Haiti is a fundraiser (with proceeds going to the Red Cross) that is still in the works but it looks like it'll be a big one - for details and updates in the coming days, click here and here.
*asterisk indicates events held within the Centre City
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