With the mounting level of devastation and overwhelming need for basic resources in Haiti – Regional Tasting Lounge has planned a benefit event Thursday, January 21st to raise much needed funding for Vancouver-based Rose Charities Canada’s mission to the disaster stricken country.
Joining as special guests for the evening are Vancouver-based photographer: ‘Tallulah’ and fellow journalist, Roberta Staley who travelled together on assignment to Haiti just last year, and ultimately covered the collapse of a primary school while working in the poverty stricken country.
When asked about her experience travelling and reporting on such tragedy, Tallulah stated:
“It was a difficult trip, but a profound and inspiring experience, as we were both deeply touched by the graciousness and beauty of the Haitian people. During this time, we covered the collapse of a primary school, and saw many dead and injured children pulled from the rubble. It was an experience so terrible to witness that we could only hope that it would never happen again. Yet it has — but on an unfathomable scale. The suffering of the Haitian people is also unfathomable. But there is something we can do.”
A very special, moving collection of photographs will be on display during the evening and both women will share their experiences with guests. They will be joined by a representative of Rose Charities Canada who will speak about the organizations current efforts, and what will be their second relief dispatch of volunteers to Haiti.
This event will include:
 Complimentary drink upon arrival
 Photo gallery and presentation
 Gourmet canapés served throughout the evening
 Silent auction items and door prizes
 Special pricing for select bar items
The majority of the $45 ticket cost is set to go to Rose Charities Canada. In addition, 100% of proceeds from the events silent auction and all money from bar/beverage purchases will directly benefit the organization.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Alain Canuel at r.tl directly: 604.638.1550.
About Rose Charities Canada:
Established in 2000, Rose Charities is a registered non-profit, non-political and secular organisation with a strong international network. Rose Charities has assisted in providing much needed aid in poverty and disaster stricken countries and communities around the world – helping those caught in the tsunami that affected Indonesia and Sri Lanka and the earthquake which devastated Pakistan most recently.
Run entirely by volunteers, Rose Charities directs all donations to its projects with virtually zero administration costs so donations in kind reach the intended target.
About Tallulah Photography:
Originally from Scotland, well-travelled photographer ‘Tallulah ‘ made her home in Vancouver in 1997 after living and working abroad for over a decade. Her photographic skills have evolved over time and capture the essence and grittiness of life. Her own strands of experience are woven together to formalise her skills and vision witnessed in her work. Tallulah recognizes the significance of photography in recording every aspect of human experience as viewers will undoubtedly see in how she captured the lives of the people of Haiti in her 2009 journey.
A special thanks to confirmed donors of silent auction items who have already committed to helping:
Vino Allegro Wine Imports · House Wine Events · Desert Hill Estate Winery · Seacove Group Tallulah Photography · David Herman & Son · Church & State Winery · Christopher Stewart · Altovin International
Media/ donation inquiries: Purchase tickets/ general inquiries:
Danica Jeffery Alain Canuel
danica@dvinewrites.com alain@r.tl
778.242.7827 604.638.1550
Regional Tasting Lounge is located at 1130 Mainland Street in Yaletown.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2009
ROSE CHARITIES SENDS MEDICAL TEAM TO HAITI
VANCOUVER, BC—In response to yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, Vancouver-based Rose Charities Canada is preparing to dispatch a medical team to Port-au-Prince this Saturday. A second medical team will follow soon after.
The first team will include emergency nurse Karla Dozzi of Toronto. Though she will be taking emergency supplies donated by supporters, more is needed.
“We need antibiotics, pain relief medication, and sterile dressing,” said Dr. William Grut, Secretary General of Rose Charities.
“We are appealing to the public to donate so we can get more medical supplies. We are also asking professionals and specialist suppliers to get on board. The people of Haiti need help right now.”
Rose Charities, a non-profit, non-political and secular organisation assisted in the tsunami that affected Indonesia and Sri Lanka and the earthquake which devastated Pakistan.
Run entirely by volunteers, Rose Charities directs all donations to its projects with virtually zero administration costs.
The Rose team will be joining a medical relief team from Japan(A.M.D.A.) with whom it has worked closely in the past.
Donations to this disaster relief fund can be made online at www.rosecharites.org through their office at 1870 Ogden Avenue Vancouver B.C. V6J1A1.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Kim Rose Charities Canada Tel: 604-722-5075 Email: michelle@rosemicrocredit.org
www.rosecharites.org