Southern Adventist University students are working to create a local groundswell of financial support for Japan’s long road to relief and recovery.
“We’re hoping to raise awareness on campus; then the outside will see that and hopefully donate,” said Sam Shin.
Students will have the opportunity to buy wristbands and T-shirts in the coming weeks, and the public can donate to a designated account for tax-deductible donations by visiting www.southern.edu/give.
Members of SAU’s Japanese Club are helping raise funds and awareness for the hard-hit island nation’s recovery.Benefits on campus have already raised more than $5,000, causing the fundraising crew of Asian Club, Student Association and Campus Ministries members to increase their target goal.
“Japan is an island by itself, so we really need others to support [it],” said Makiko Suzuki, one of seven Japanese students who attend SAU.