Our Downtown community is being called upon to join forces and support a new
fundraising campaign, 'Hands of Hope', to aid the victims of the tsunami
disaster in South-East Asia. Lead by a group of local group of volunteers,
this campaign will feature several special fundraising activities. All
money raised will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

While the campaign culminates in a benefit concert and silent auction on
January 22, the 'Hands of Hope' is much more. Businesses, service clubs,
municipalities, hospitals, sports teams and many more will also be involved
in friendly challenges across the province- all driven to give.

The DDC's members have been asked to contribute to this fundraising effort.
Because we live in a coastal community and work in a Downtown core that hugs
the North Atlantic, this is a disaster to which we all can relate.

The DDC's plan to help the folks in South-Asia to get on with their lives is
two-fold. First, we are asking Downtown retailers to donate items to the
silent auction taking place at the Delta Hotel on January 22nd at 8:00 pm.
All those who donate items will be recognized for generosity.

Second, we are asking non-retail DDC members (lawyers, engineers, oil
companies, associations, and other office employees) to organize a
fundraising effort with their offices. All contributions (cash or in kind)
will be collected on January 21st and will presented to the "Hands of Hope"
as a Downtown contribution (listing those who participated).

To donate items to the silent auction or for ideas on how to coordinate your
own fundraiser, please contact the DDC office by responding to this email or
call 726-8244.

Thank-you for your support,

Gaylynne Lambert
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
Downtown Development Commission

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