Youths supporting Japan recovery at cinema event
Youth volunteers with Free the Children will showcase the award winning documentary, Peace, at fundraiser in Elora to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
A group of teens in the Centre Wellington Homeschool Group formed an active chapter of Free the Children to help those less fortunate. They have volunteered to make Japanese crafts and snacks available at a fundraiser for Japan at the Gorge Cinema. Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross - Guelph Branch.
Acclaimed filmmaker, Soda Kazuhiro, agreed to the rare screening of his new documentary to help.
A representative from the Canadian Red Cross will update the situation in Japan.
The event is May 7 at 4:30pm at the Gorge Cinema. Visit gorgecinema.ca or call 519-846-0191. Advance tickets are available ($10).
