I have often said that figure skating is like a family; albeit a wacky family from time time. Just as often though are the well-meaning and generous intentions from insiders and fans alike. Two of my skating “cousins” Mario and Tanja are a part of a group of skating friends who want to support Japanese relief efforts. Thinking that it was an important cause, I asked for the details to pass along to you. Just another reason that some of the people I know make me proud to be part of this “family.”
Skating Friends Support Japan
Figure skating related fundraising action for Japan kicks off with moved World Championships
Who: A group of skating friends decided to start a long-term fundraising operation with regards of the close connection between figure skating and Japan.
What: All the funds that are collected on the internet platform Japanese American Lions Club Charities Inc. will be used directly for victims of the disaster areas in Japan, through the Lions Club International.
Why: The ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 were scheduled to take part in Tokyo, Japan, in March. As a result of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, the championships were postponed and moved to Moscow, Russia (April 25 to May 1). Figure skating is a very popular sport in Japan and figure skaters all over the World love competing and performing in Japan.
As with everything else – do what you can. Every little bit helps.