The Halton District School Board issued the following release today as they kicked off a partnership with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation to raise funds for young lives in need in Japan.
On Tuesday April 19, 2011, the first shipment of 5,200 wrist bands in support of Japan was delivered to the Halton District School Board.
The Halton District School Board has partnered with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation to assist in the relief effort for Japan. The Foundation has long-standing connections in Japan and is keen to support students and schools in the devastated areas.
On Wednesday, April 20, 2011 we will be sending out fundraising wristbands to each school symbolizing the colours of the Canadian and Japanese flags. Each school will receive 50 wristbands (25 small & 25 large). These bands are being distributed and sold in Halton first but will also be offered across the country and internationally to support our campaign. The cost of each band is $5.00. Follow up orders can be purchased online at tigerjeetsinghfoundation.com/store. School staff should encourage students to visit the above mentioned website and post messages, pictures and videos under the heading of “Messages of Hope.”
We have been in touch with the Consulate-General of Japan about twinning with a school in the devastated areas. They have not started rebuilding the schools and it is not possible to get in touch with the Board Offices at this time. If your school would like to have a future connection with students in Japan please submit your school name and contact name.
When your school has completed their fundraising campaign please send your contribution to J. W. Singleton to the attention of Denise Pearson. The cheque will be payable to the Halton District School Board. We will need all fundraising dollars to be sent by June 15, 2011 in order to make our collective HDSB presentation to the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation in support of the Japan Relief Campaign. All schools contributing will receive recognition for the campaign.
For more information contact:
Denise Pearson 905-335-3663 ext. 3307
pearsonde@hdsb.ca