FEB 4TH - PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 6:00 p.m. at VIENTO Y AGUA GALLERY & COFFEESHOP,
4007 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT AID FOR PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS
PAKISTAN’S EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS FACE HARSH WINTER
AWARE is hosting a special fundraiser with Hamid Khan of Pakistan and medical volunteer, Mark O’Regan.
The Pakistan earthquake struck on October 8th at 9:00 a.m. collapsing a majority of structures. Reports estimate that the 7.9 magnitude quake killed 87,000 people, severely injured over 70,000, and left 3.5 million homeless or without food. There have been more than 1,500 aftershocks, some as severe as 5.1 (sources: UPI, Reuters).
A second wave of deaths is feared from landslides and the constant threat of hypothermia and disease. Only with sustained aid can the more than 3.5 million survivors make it through the winter.
When Pakistan’s devastating earthquake hit in early October, international NGO’s went into the country’s most isolated mountain areas of Kashmir. Doctors and other volunteers have been treating injuries ranging from hypothermia and broken bones to gangrenous wounds. They also assist with the basic humanitarian efforts alongside the Pakistani army and volunteers from the U.S., Cuba, Switzerland, Turkey, and other countries.
Marc and Hamid will be sharing many beautiful and moving photos of the devastation, aid, and the amazing Pakistani survivors.
The fundraiser will be held at Viento Y Agua Gallery & Coffeeshop on Saturday, February 4th, at 6:00 p.m., opening with a powerfully healing Tibetan bell meditation. Los Angeles area musicians and poets will be performing throughout the evening until 10:00 p.m., and the presentation by Hamid and Marc will begin at 6:45 p.m. Several artists are donating original work for silent auction (all proceeds to be donated). Come and enjoy an evening of music and poetry, purchase original artwork, and support Pakistan earthquake relief.
The gallery has generously offered their space to us for the evening, and the coffeeshop is donating 10 percent of proceeds on all of their delicious food or beverage items purchased during the event. Viento y Agua Gallery & Coffeeshop is located at 4007 East 4th Street, Long Beach, California 90814 (phone 562.434.1182).
For more information contact Jeanne at 714.357.5424 or aware@burntmail.com
THIS IS A KPFK MEDIA-SPONSORED EVENT.
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