FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Naomi Hattori
Phone: 312.744.1379
Cell: 312.718.1186
E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org
CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL HOSTS PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF EVENT WITH SENATOR DICK DURBIN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AUGUST 30, 2010
CHICAGO, IL (August, 2010) – The Lahore and Humanitarian Committees of Chicago Sister Cities International will host an event in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall on August 30, 2010, to raise awareness and much needed funds for those devastated by floods in Pakistan. Senator Richard J. Durbin, Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Richard M. Daley and Secretary of State Jesse White will co-host the event, featuring a keynote address by Senator Durbin regarding the United States’ relief efforts in Pakistan following the recent floods.
The funds raised will help provide financial support for the American Red Cross’ efforts in Pakistan. Nearly one-fifth of Pakistan is underwater and according to the UN, approximately 20 million people need shelter, food and emergency care. The American Red Cross has already committed $1 million in supplies and financial support, and recently announced an additional $5 million to help the flood-ravaged country.
Location: Chicago Cultural Center – Preston Bradley Hall
78 East Washington St.
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Keynote address by Senator Richard J. Durbin will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: RSVP by phone 312.742.5320 or by email to sistercities@cityofchicago.org.
