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Dublin
Bands Together
Led by the efforts of
the Willard Gizzell Middle School PTO, several Dublin PTO organizations, the
City of Dublin and the Dublin City School District have come together to
raise money for the global tsunami relief effort underway around the world.
Green wrist bands with
the word “ DUBLIN ” on them are being sold for $1 each, with proceeds being
donated to CARE, an organization involved with the Tsunami relief efforts.
Thousands have already been sold.
About 11,350 DUBLIN
bracelets have already been sold at the following locations: Grizzell, Davis
, Sells, Karrer, Olde Sawmill, Bailey, Deer Run, Scottish Corners, Wright,
Wyandot, Chapman, Dublin Jerome, Dublin Coffman, Central Office.
The Dublin Community
Recreation Center will also sell the bracelets soon. The initial shipment of
bracelets is sold out, but about 10,000 more are expected no later than Feb.
3.
"The City of Dublin is
happy to support the selfless efforts the students and PTOs of Dublin
schools are making on behalf of the victims of the earthquake and tsunami,"
said Mayor Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher. "Selling these wristbands at the
Recreation Center is a simple thing we can do as a community to support the
youths of Dublin in their efforts to help those suffering in this time of
crisis."
Riverside, Indian Run
and Thomas Elementary students are collecting coins for UNICEF. Wyandot, in
addition to participating in the bracelet sale, is encouraging students to
do chores at home to earn money to be donated to the American Red Cross
International.
The Interact club at
Dublin Jerome is going to donate $500 to tsunami relief efforts with a
matching contribution from the Dublin Rotary Club.
Scioto 's Interact
club has already raised $4,000 and hopes to raise $15,000-$20,000 for tsunami
relief.
Coffman Principal
Tracey Miller said Coffman students are planning a large fundraiser, but
details have not yet been finalized. Eli Pinney Elementary is also meeting
this week to finalize tsunami relief plans.
“We are proud of our
PTOs, our students and the City of Dublin for coming together to collect
funds which will assist the victims of the recent disaster in Southern Asia
,” said Dublin Schools Superintendent Linda Fenner. “ Dublin is doing its
part in this worldwide effort to help those devastated by tragedy.”
CARE is one of the
world's leading humanitarian organizations fighting global poverty. In 72
developing countries, CARE helps poor communities create lasting solutions
to their most threatening problems. CARE's integrated projects include
emergency relief, community rehabilitation and longer-term projects in areas
such as education, health and small-business development. 92% of donations
received go to program activities.
www.careusa.org
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