Tsunami donations accepted
Published 12:41 pm Thursday, December 11, 2008
By Teresa McCallion
The Courier-Herald
News of the Dec. 26 tsunami that slammed into South Asia ignited American's generous spirit. The magnitude of the destruction was matched only by the scale of the relief efforts. Private citizens have already donated millions of dollars. Others have boarded planes, volunteering to do what they can to help the countries ravaged by floods that destroyed homes and families.
Many local churches are accepting donations to send to the ravaged areas and several businesses are also raising money.
Donations are being collected at Bank of America and U.S. Bank, both sitting along state Route 410 E. in Bonney Lake.
Apple Physical Therapy Clinics have pledged to raise $10,000 for World Vision. They are accepting donations locally at 8910 184th Ave E.
The Style Bar Salon, 19106 state Route 410 E., will be open for a fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 23. Usually, the salon is not open on Sundays, but will offer haircuts that day. All money earned that day will go to the relief fund at the Bank of America. The salon is already collecting money in a jar, stylist Stephanie Ness said.
Hair cuts and styles for women will cost $25. A men's haircut will cost $15. A massage therapist will be available to provide seated massages for $1 per minute.
Other businesses accepting donations or holding fundraising events for tsunami victims can contact Teresa McCallion at tmccallion@cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/courierherald.
