 Dear Friends,Unite to Rebuild Lives in SichuanThe 5.12 Sichuan Earthquake has taken nearly 70,000 lives, with many still missing and presumed killed. Homes for millions have been destroyed and the loss to property is so enormous as to defy accurate estimation. My visits to badly-hit areas in Sichuan over the last few months have confirmed our worst fear that it will take years to rebuild the houses, infrastructure and the basic necessities in life for millions of people.
The Amity Foundation was one of the first few organizations to arrive at the scene on that fateful day. Ever since, we have been at the forefront providing direly needed relief to the victims in the worst hit areas such as Wenchuan, Beichuan, Mianzhu, Shefang, Pengzhou, Dujiangyen, etc. With your generous donations and the support from many well-wishers in Hong Kong and overseas, we have been providing relief and initial rehabilitation to over 400,000 of our compatriots. To date, over HK$10 m have been applied to such efforts and Amity’s reconstruction works are underway. To this end, we intend to raise HK$50 m to support the rebuilding of houses and the water supply systems in Woyun Village, the reconstruction of a primary school inQingchun County, and a church and social service facilities in Mianzhu, Sichuan. You continued support to our united effort will make a difference in bringing back hope and laughter to our brothers and sisters in these areas. As part of this campaign, we are organizing a dinner for Saturday, 9 May 2009 at the Mira Hotel, Tsimshatsui. The programme will include international cultural performances, a first-class magic show, songs by celebrated groups, and music by a rock band. The highlight of the evening will be an auction where rare items put under the gavel will include the special Bible commemorating the printing of the 60th million copy by our Amity Printing Company in Nanjing. You are cordially invited to join us on this special occasion combining charity and entertainment. You are also welcome to spread the word around so more could take part in this meaningful event.
Attached are the poster with the necessary details and other materials to enable you to join in this united effort. Please feel free to contact us at (852) 2723 8011 if you need more information.
Looking forward to your favourable reply,
Yours sincerely,
Anthony KH Tong, BBS Executive Director Amity Foundation Hong Kong —————————————————————————————————————————-
攜手重建 四川家園 2008年5.12大地震給四川帶來大量的傷亡及不計其數的損失。十個月來，愛德基金會一直堅持在災區最前線，為受影響的災民提供緊急救援及重建工作。愛德基金會在四川省的北川、綿竹、汶川、什邡、彭州、都江堰、茂縣、遊仙、青川，陝西省的甯強、略陽和甘肅省的文縣等重災區，向受災群眾發放近1,000萬元人民幣緊急救援物資，惠及災民逾40萬人。目前，本會配合國家對口支援的安排，已在極重災區綿竹市及周邊的廣濟鎮臥雲村，開展總值5,000萬元人民幣的重建工作，幫助災區人民恢復生產，改善生活及教育條件。其中也包括援助綿竹市教堂重建，以便該堂教友可透過各類社會服務，持續地支援有需要的市民。 為了家園盡毀的人們帶來希望，我們墾請臺繼續支持愛德基金會在地震災區重建事工。
為配合重建籌款活動，本會將於今年5月9日晚上7時假座尖沙嘴美麗華酒店，舉辦慈善晚會，主題為“攜手重建 四川家園”。除西式晚宴外，慈善晚會將安排一系列文藝表演和拍賣環節。拍賣物品十分豐富，包括有愛德印刷有限公司為紀念成功發行聖經六千萬冊，特別印制的精裝版本。我們誠邀臺端参加本次晚會，共襄善舉。
隨函附上有關的宣傳海報和捐款表格供臺端參閱及派發與其他善心人士。如有任何詢問，歡迎致電 2723-8011與本人或童甦女士聯絡。
此致
祝平安！ 愛德基金會 香港辦公室總幹事
湯啟康 BBS 2009年3月6日
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