Press Release:Burma Cyclone Relief Committee (Toronto)

For Immediate Release Media Contact:
416 358 2318 May 8, 2008

Burmese Community in Toronto and concerned Canadians have formed the Burma Cyclone Relief Committee (Toronto) to provide help to the cyclone victims in most effective way.


Name and Position Organization

1) Mr. Kyaw Zaw Wai, Chair Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario
2) Mr. Bush Gulati, Joint Chair CRDB
3) Mr. Min Naing, Secretary Burmese Students Democratic Organization
4) Mr. Leslie Chen, Treasurer (1) Burmese Chinese Association of Ontario
5) Ms. Lilly Chen, Treasurer (2) Burmese Chinese Association of Ontario
6) Mr. Aung Tin, EC* NLD Canada
7) Mr. Aung Myint Kyaw, EC* Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario
8) Mr. Nyunt Aye EC* Burma-Canadian Association of Ontario
9) Mr. Donald Min, EC* Burma-Canadian Association of Ontario
10) Mr. Aung New Oo, EC* Burmese Students Democratic Organization
11) Mr. Htun Htun Oo, EC* Burmese Students Democratic Organization
12) Ms. Mar Mar Cho, EC* Canadian Campaign for Free Burma
13) Ms. Caroline Kirshner, EC* Canadian Campaign for Free Burma
14) Mr. Kyaw Sithu, Member Individual
15) Mr. Zaw Win, Member Individual
16) Mr. Htun Htun Win, Member Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario
17) Ms. Win Kyi Aye, Member Burma-Canadian Association of Ontario
18) Mr. Soe Htay, Member Burmese Students Democratic Organization
19) Mr. Htun Myint Kyaw, Member Burmese Students Democratic Organization
20) Ms. Ulla Laidlaw, Member Canadian Campaign for Free Burma
21) Ms. Stephanie Conant, Member Canadian Campaign for Free Burma
22) Mr. San Thein Myint, Member Individual

Note: * Executive Committee

Spokesperson:
Kyaw, Zaw Wai
(416) 358-2318


Objective of the Committee

To render immediately and effectively direct assistance to the Burmese people affected by the cyclone.


Donation

Donors are requested to write the cheques payable to "Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario", and mention "Burma cyclone relief " as reference memo on the cheque; and on the envelope if donation is in cash. We also request the donors to provide the return mailing addresses to provide the tax receipts. All donations will be delivered to the victims through reliable non-government organizations such as the International Burmese Monks Organization and local humanitarian aid organizations in Burma. There is no overhead cost.


Donation by Mail

Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario
Maha Dhammika Temple
12 High Meadow Place
Toronto, Ontario
M9L 2 Z5

Donation in Person

We are also accepting in person donations at the following addresses:

Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario
Maha Dhammika Temple
12 High Meadow Place
Toronto, Ontario
M9L 2 Z5
Contact: Ashin, (416) 747-7879

Burmese Python Soccer Club
430 St. Clarens Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 3W3
Contact: Tun Myint Kyaw, (416) 533-1906

Aung Tin
1278 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 1N8