Media Advisory: Scouts Canada Chief Commissioner to present cheque for
$125,000 to Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake Fund
In a nationwide call almost unprecedented in the history of Scouting, Chief Commissioner
The message was blasted to the almost 100,000 members of Canada's premier youth organization shortly after news of the earthquake reached
"We have all been saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck
Response from Canada's Scouts was swift, dramatic and everything one would expect from an organization whose longstanding priority is helping those in need. From all corners of the nation money from Scout groups came pouring in. Some groups submitted the weekly dues that they would ordinarily save up for camping trips; others quickly organized impromptu and imaginative fundraisers.
Funds collected in the span of a few short days amounted to approximately
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Place: Scouts Canada National Office 1345 Baseline Rd. Ottawa, ON Time: 11 am EST Ample free onsite parking.
For further information: Susie Mackie, Communications, Scouts Canada, [email protected], (613) 224-5131 ext 259
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