For Immediate Release     
Media Contact:  

416 358 2318

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