Source: www.newsday.co.tt
USA field Hockey has organised a fundraising campaign "Field Hockey for Japan", in aid of the recent earthquake and tsunami victims, in Japan.
They are encouraging the Pan Ameican and the rest of the global hockey community to support this cause through donations to this campaign.
So far, the organisation has raised approximately US$5,000 amd continues to work tirelessly to attain as much financial and material assistance as possible.
In April, the USA Field Hockey women's team play host to the Japanese squad and will present them with a cheque, representing the amount that the entire international hockey fraternity has donated.
The US hockey organisation is currently working alongside www.firstgiving.com and the American Red Cross. They have established a link for the public to contribute directly to the American Red Cross Japan Diaster Relief fund.
They have reiterated the need for food, medical supplies, and clean water. USA Field Hockey has contracted their hockey associates in Japan and are happy to report that all are safe. But, with the suffering of their neighbours and what appears to be pending nuclear accident, there is ,much to be done in the relief effort and it is beyond the capability of Japan to meet their needs.
Donations are tax deductible and services a legitimate humanitarian need. For more information, go to www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/japanfieldhockey/japan-diaster-relief.