LCBO Raises Funds For Japan Relief

The following is a press release from the LCBO that is worth reading:

LCBO COLLECTS DONATIONS FOR RED CROSS RELIEF IN JAPAN

March 17, 2011 - Effective immediately, the public can help support those whose lives have been devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan by making donations to the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami Fund at any of the more than 600 LCBO stores throughout Ontario.

“Ontarians have a long history of giving generously to help others affected by natural disasters,” said LCBO President and CEO Bob Peter. “LCBO staff at checkouts will be inviting customers from now until April 2 to contribute to the relief effort in the aftermath of this catastrophe.”

“The Red Cross Movement is rapidly mobilizing to meet the urgent humanitarian needs following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan,” says Ron Kelusky, director general for the Red Cross in Ontario. “We are extremely grateful to the LCBO and its customers for their compassion and support of Red Cross relief and recovery operations in affected communities.”

Donation boxes for the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief will be displayed at all LCBO store checkouts until further notice.