Lotus Light in Actions

Earlier this month, Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began, triggering a massive tsunami. The 9.0 magnitude tremor devastated coastal cities and infrastructure, sweeping away cars, ships and buildings north-east of Tokyo.

The Lotus Light Charity Society (“LLCS”) Vancouver chapter is proud to support the deployment of a field hospital and water purification system to Japan on Tuesday, March 22nd, through the Canadian Medical Assistance Teams (“CMAT”), a volunteer-based, non-profit organization.

 A skilled team of medical professionals, with training in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) events has been reassembled, and has been equipped with the appropriate monitoring and personal protective equipment. The CMAT Rapid Assessment Team has been working tirelessly since its return from Tokyo a few days ago. With expert guidance and utilizing Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission guidelines, the advance team has left Vancouver for Tokyo on Sunday to liaise with partners already on the ground, as well as government representatives to establish a final destination for the field hospital.

Lotus Light Charity Society has committed $5,000 towards the project, and continues its appeal to the public for donations to help send urgent medical aid for the Japan Crisis. Please donate generously.

LLCS will continue its fundraising events at local shopping centers and food markets throughout the Lower Mainland.  The charity accepts donations in cash, check, credit card or wire transfer. Please make check payable to: Lotus Light Charity Society, Attention: Japan Crisis Relief, #200-357 East Hastings St., Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P3.

Please contact 604-685-5548, Fax: 604-605-1002, Email: llcsvancouver@gmail.com, Web: www.vllcs.org

LLCS Volunteer Raising Fund for Japan Earthquake Relief
Photo courtesy of Ashley Notley

Last modified March 21, 2011