2013年4月5日金曜日

Benefit Raised $1,383 to Support Children of Fukushima 3/27/2013 5:12:00 PM

3/27/2013 5:12:00 PM
Benefit Raised $1,383 to Support Children of Fukushima-

A big thank-you to Primo Cubano for playing, Billy's Tavern for hosting and Midcoast Dancing 4 Fun for organizing the benefit Dancing for Fukushima event on Saturday night, March 23, and to all the community members who attended and donated. It was a fabulous, spirited evening. The band was wonderful. Even those who don't normally dance couldn't help moving to the happy Latin rhythms.

During this second anniversary of the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima, the dance raised $1,383 to help support a respite camp/recuperation program on Sado Island, Japan, for children of Fukushima who are living with continual radiation exposure. At the dance, many origami cranes, traditional Japanese symbols of healing, were given to attendees. They were made by Mie Athearn of Rockland, whose family lives in Fukushima. Mie stated, "The dance event was amazing. I didn't think so many people would be coming and they all enjoyed." She wants to say thank-you to all who came and who made this event happen. Anyone interested in finding out more about the work at Sado Island is encouraged to visit www.hettsuisado.blogspot.com or call 594-1478.

Norma Athearn, Rockland

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