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FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE CHILD PROTECTION AND EDUCATION CENTER AT MAE TAO CLINIC


















FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE CHILD PROTECTION AND EDUCATION CENTER AT MAE TAO CLINIC

New York, NY - On Wednesday, April 7th, 2010, Free Burma Alliance and Network 355 will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Burmese children refugees at Mae Tao Clinic in Thailand (www.maetaoclinic.org). The event will expose New Yorkers to Burmese culture, while raising funds to support the renowned clinic. The fundraiser will take place from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the famed Friar’s Club, located at 57 East 55th Street in New York City (www.friarsclub.com). Guests will include VIPS such as celebrities, politicians, and philanthropists.

Approximately 2,500 Burmese children currently live on the premises of Mae Tao Clinic, many of whom are orphans and former child soldiers. Established in 1989, the Mae Tao Clinic provides free health care for refugees and other individuals, who cross the border from Burma to Thailand, escaping armed conflict and rampant human rights violations in their homeland. The clinic is led by Dr. Cynthia Maung who has received many honors for her humanitarian work including recognition as an “Asian Hero” by TIME magazine in 2003, and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, just to name a few.

The fundraiser will draw attention to this important cause and raise much-needed funds for the Mae Tao Clinic. In addition to the silent auction, the evening's program will include a traditional Burmese dance performance, photography exhibition by The Open Society Institute, a presentation by Heroes Serving Humanity, a video clip from an upcoming documentary by Jeremy Taylor “Burma: An Indictment”, and a personal video message from Dr. Cynthia Maung. Premium Open Bar and Buffet Style dinner will be served. Silent auction includes exciting items from Michael Kors, Lancome, Chanel, Swarovski, N : F : P, New Form Perspective, Delirius Design, Kimberly Hotel, Julia Dale Group, Momo Art, Aroma M, BeautiControl and Naxart. Among the sponsors and gift bag contributors are Elle Magazine, Ito En, Lindt Chocolates, Sapporo Beer, Crunch Fitness, Kunduru Music, Mednik Events, Thai Express, TSR Sushi , Sabina Les, and Causecast. Proceeds will go towards the Child Protection and Education Center at Mao Tae Clinic.

FREE BURMA ALLIANCE (FBA) (www.freeburmaalliance.org) is a coalition of human rights and humanitarian relief organizations dedicated to raising awareness about humanitarian crisis in Burma and to present a unified voice focusing attention on the crimes against humanity in Burma. Organizations collaborating with FBA include Mae Tao Clinic, National Council of the Union of Burma, Heroes Serving Humanity, National League for Democracy-Liberated Area, Burma Point, Backpack Health Workers Team, Burma Global Action Network, and Amnesty International USA.

NETWORK 355 (www.network355.org) is a NYC based network of women who volunteer their expertise to raise awareness about humanitarian and cultural causes. Network 355 Vision is to create a global network of people with diverse backgrounds, who recognize the importance of living with purpose and giving back to society and who come together for inspiration and support.

Tickets on sale now at burmabenefit.eventbrite.com

Contact info:
Jeremy Taylor jeremy@freeburmaalliance.org & Elena Tchainikova et@network355.org