The Saigon Times writes about earthquake fundraiser

The Saigon Times, in an article by Michael Smith that was published today on 12 March 2011 says that “Saigon raises nearly USD100,000 for Christchurch earthquake”. Below is an excerpt.

Organisers announced that a total of US$97,000 was raised for the Christchurch earthquake at two events last week.

Raffle ticket sales and a live auction at the New Zealand Wine and Food Festival on Saturday added a further US$30,000 to the US$67,000 already raised at Thursday night’s earthquake fundraiser at the Caravelle Hotel…

We would especially like to thank all of the donors of gifts, the purchasers of raffle tickets, and bidders at auctions. It would not have been possible without the support of Auscham and the Vietnam Swans in particular, as well as the BBGV, Cancham, Hong Kong Business Association of Vietnam, Eurocham, and Amcham for informing their respective members, Fraser said.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (a sponsor of the Swannies) is contributing by sending the money through to the Mayoral Appeal Fund free of charges.

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