capital hearts for japan, march 26

If you're in the Washington D.C. area this weekend, a coalition of APA groups are organizing, Capital Hearts for Japan, a fundraiser for earthquake/tsunami relief. The event will feature remarks from the Japanese Ambassador to the United States Icihiro Fujisaki, remarks by Norman Mineta, a silent auction, and live performances from local artists.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save the Children, an international aid organization that provides emergency relief for children affected by disaster and devastation. It's happening Saturday, March 26 at The Park at Fourteenth. Here are some more details about the event:

Capital Hearts for Japan - Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

Saturday, March 26
6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Park at Fourteenth
920 14th St NW
Washington, DC

Capital Hearts for Japan, a coalition of diverse organizations in the DC metro area, was formed to help provide immediate and long-term relief to our friends in Japan. We will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Save the Children, an international aid organization that provides emergency relief for children affected by disaster and devastation.

Where: The Park at Fourteenth
920 14th St NW
Washington, DC

When: Saturday, March 26
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
Space is limited, so please arrive early!
21+ only

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Official Program Begins
Emcee: Kathy Park, ABC7/WJLA-TV & NewsChannel 8 Reporter
- Silent Auction for Save the Children
- Dear Japan project-Robert Fogarty, Photographer, Dear World
- Live performances from local artists

- Remarks from Save the Children
- Remarks by Japanese Ambassador to the United States Icihiro Fujisaki
- Remarks by Norman Mineta, Former Secretary of Transportation
- Testimony by local residents affected by the disaster in Japan
- Video of Capital Hearts for Japan's response to the disaster

Watch the Capital Hearts for Japan promo video here. To RSVP for the event, and make a donation (if you can't attend, you can still make an online donation), go here. Their goal is to get 1000 out to the event -- The Park has offered to donate $3 per attendee, so please spread the word. For further information, go to the Facebook event page here.