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COQUITLAM, BC – Candlelight Vigil for Korea, April 26, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Members of the metro-Vancouver Korean Canadian community and supporters will gather for a Candlelight Vigil to remember the victims, their families and those still missing from the Sewol ferry tragedy that occurred on April 16, 2014 in South Korea.

Doors will open at 6:30pm for silent prayer and lighting of candles. Supporters are encouraged to attend the candlelight vigil in solidarity and honour of all those affected by the great tragedy. Drop in or for the duration of the vigil.

Saturday, April 26, 2014
6:30pm-10:00pm
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall
315 Walker Street
Coquitlam BC V3K 4C7

PROGRAM DETAILS
Candlelight Vigil
Community Message Board
Yellow Ribbon of Hope Campaign
Rose of Sharon Foundation Fundraising Drive (see below)
Doors open at 6:30pm for silent prayer and lighting of candles. Everyone welcome to drop by for any length of time or full duration of the vigil.

ROSE OF SHARON FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING DRIVE
A donation box will be on site. Cash or cheque payable to “Rose of Sharon Foundation”

By Mail:
Rose of Sharon Foundation
1165 Charland Ave Coquitlam BC V3K 3L2

By Direct Deposit:
Bank: Sharons Credit Union
Account Holder Name: Rose of Sharon Foundation Account No: 100000277970

Fundraising Campaign Schedule:
Saturday, April 26, 6:30-10pm @ Fatima Hall
Fridays, May 2 & 9, 2-5pm @ Hannam and H-Mart Plazas (along North Road, south of Lougheed Hwy in Burnaby and Coquitlam)
Saturdays, May 3 & 10, 11am-3pm @ Hannam and H-Mart Plazas
All funds collected by the Foundation will be donated to a charity (TBC) in support of the families impacted by the tragedy.

For more information contact:
Justin Kim (English/Korean) – 778-990-8025
Andrea Yoo (English/Korean) – 604-910-3224
Angela MacKenzie (English only) – 604-803-9346

 

 

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