On Friday March 11, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan. The earthquake triggered a 30 foot Tsunami which struck the Pacific coastline of Japan and its effects were felt throughout neighbouring countries including as far away as Hawaii. In the aftermath of this disaster, tens of thousands of people are missing or deceased however, even more people have been displaced and experienced total loss as their homes, workplaces and livelihoods have been destroyed. The disaster is the worst in Japan's history and it is estimated that it has caused approximately $35 Billion in damage.

The international rescue and response was swift and immediate as many countries began to contribute resources to assist. This relief effort is ongoing and is anticipated to continue for years as families are reunited and cities, towns and lives are slowly rebuilt.

In order to support the relief efforts in Japan and render assistance to those whose lives were impacted by the disaster, Japan311.ca, BobbyPaul, MOSUN Digital Agency, and SPX Hosting have joined forces and donated their services to raise funds.

BobbyPaul designs Love + Hope Men's and Women's T-Shirts are now available at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland. They are $20.00 each and 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these shirts will be donated to the Red Cross.

Your generous donation is very much appreciated in support of this important cause.

There are many ways to help support the relief efforts in Japan.
1) Purchase a T-Shirt for $20 at Japan311.ca by contacting us, or by visiting one of the participating retailers and 100% of the sale proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.
2) Contributions can be made directly to the Canadian Red Cross online.
3) Ten Canadian Banks are now accepting financial donations in support of the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan from March 15 to April 15, 2011.
4) Canadians can make donations by calling toll-free at 1-800-418-1111.
5) Visit your local Red Cross office.

All T-Shirts in support of Japan relief efforts are available at these participating locations:

Japanada Team - Tri-Cities Area

Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody
Email a Japanada Team member at:
sales@japanada.co

The Studio by Mika Does Makeup

1054 Hornby Street (At Nelson)
Vancouver, BC Canada
(604) 764-MIKA

Jay McInnes Realty c/o MacDonald Realty

1050 Howe Street (At Nelson)
Vancouver, BC Canada
(604) 771-4606

Bobby Paul Skateshop

#7 - 201 Morrissey Road
Port Moody, BC Canada
(604) 461-4995

InPrint Canada (By Appointment)

#101 - 2459 Beta Avenue
Burnaby, BC Canada
(604) 506-0781

Read the Canadian Red Cross case statement here