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We at A-Kon® are sure that you have all heard of the tragic events that took place March 11 in Japan, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake followed by smaller quakes and tsunami waves.

Japan still needs your help. 

Please keep the people of Japan in your thoughts as they work to overcome this terrible natural disaster. Here is a list of some organizations that will be helping, if you are looking for somewhere to donate

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. https://american.redcross.org/site/D...rm1&df_id=5052.

JAPANESE RED CROSS: Emergency Operations on site.  http://sidmrwfs637j.origin.bakusoku.jp/english/

GLOBAL GIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. http://www.globalgiving.org/projects...sunami-relief/.

• Kaiju Fans 4 Japan: For we kaiju fans, casual or dedicated; Japan has given us a genre of film we all grew to know, love and cherish. http://www.globalgiving.org/dy/fundraiser/prevfund/gg.html?regid=4823

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. http://www.savethechildren.org/site/...icial_Site.htm.

OXFAM USA: Oxfam is poised to respond if disaster strikes vulnerable countries in its path.http://www.oxfamamerica.org/

AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region. http://www.americares.org/ .

CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. http://www.convoyofhope.org/.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/

SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort.http://www.shelterbox.org/

THE SALVATION ARMY

• Donate online at donate.salvationarmyusa.org
• Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
• Text the words “Japan” or “Quake” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. (Please ensure that you respond “YES” to the Thank You message you receive.)

THE AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION  COMMITTEE: Is sending relief to the affected areas. https://www.jdc.org/donation/donate.aspx

UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 100% of all donations go to relief efforts. UMCOR overhead is covered by the church so 100% of donations go to the designated projects/relief efforts.

• About UMCOR: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/about/
• Main UMCOR page: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
• Donations for Japan (Pacific Emergency): http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations...m?code=3021317 

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