===Benefit Performance for 5.12 China Earthquake Relief on Thursday, June 26===
On May 12th, 2008, an 8.0 Magnitude earthquake hit China's Sichuan province. As of June 17th, the death toll has reached 69,172 and another 17,420 are still missing. About 374,159 were injured and a total population of over 45 million people is affected.
Local Chinese communities in Champaign-Urbana have organized a benefit event on Thursday June 26th for the earthquake relief. Your attendance of this benefit event and donation will make a huge difference for the relief, recovery and rebuilding of the earthquake affected region. Thanks!
Details about this benefit event:
Benefit event starts at 5 p.m (snacks/drinks/artwork sale: 5-7pm;performance: 7-9pm). Features internationally-renowned story-teller Dan Keding, Chinese folk music/dance/Martial arts, English choir, and much more! Free admission. Donations accepted. This is a collaborative effort among several local organizations including CSSA, OCEF, Chinese Heritage Association, Grace Methodist Church in Urbana, Vineyard Church etc.etc.
For the companion benefit sale, we are still accepting donations including all kinds of artworks, handcrafts etc. Please contact Jenny Jiang for the benefit sale donation at 217-218-8818.
This event will take place in the vineyard church's main auditorium (1500 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801).
For more information, contact: Yong Liu, (cell phone)217-721-0461
