[Fredslist] Hurricane Relief

[Zahn, Bari]

I wanted to send this information to everyone in Gotham, because I am
proud of my law firm for stepping up to make a difference in the face of
tragedy facing our American family down south and I am proud of the
Gotham Foundation, which has generously agreed to donate proceeds as
well.  

I just hope that other law firms and companies within Gotham that are
able to do so share the spirit and commit to contributing a set amount
or at least matching what their employees are able to contribute.

As Bob Formica said, everyone was there for us on Sept. 11 - let's show
the same loving care.

I don't mean to sound like I'm preaching, so I hope no one takes this
correspondence in that manner.  I'm just one person who is committed to
making a difference in the world in anyway I can.  I hope everyone in my
Gotham family joins me.

Have a great long weekend.

Much gratitude,
Bari  

Bari Zahn
> Torys LLP	
> 
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Viner, Les  
> Sent:	September 2, 2005 8:49 AM
> To:	>Everyone (TO); >Everyone (NY)
> Subject:	 Hurricane Relief
> 
> 
> Many of you have asked if there is anything that you, or the firm can
> do to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. As you have likely read,
> the best way to help the victims of this tragedy is through monetary
> donations to the relief organizations who are working to provide
> urgently needed food, water, supplies and medical and humanitarian
> support. Together, we made great contributions to the relief efforts
> for the Asian tsunami in January- I know that we will pull together to
> make a difference for those who have been affected by this disaster.
> 
> To commence the fundraising, the firm will contribute $25,000.  In
> addition, to help your personal generosity go further, the firm will
> match, dollar for dollar, contributions made to the Red Cross or the
> Salvation Army by Torys' employees (everyone other than partners) by
> the end of the day Monday, September 19th.  The firm will match up to
> $1,000 per individual contribution.   For those of you who already
> made contributions before today, those contributions will also qualify
> for matching by the firm.  A prompt contribution will assist in the
> immediate and urgent relief effort.  Please see below for further
> details.
> 
> Contributions:
> 
> Details of how to make contributions can be found as follows:
> 
> For American donors:
> www.redcross.org
> www.salvationarmyusa.org
> 
> For Canadian donors
> www.redcross.ca
> www.salvationarmy.ca
> 
> Please designate your contributions for Hurricane Katrina relief.
> 
> Further information for all contributors:
> 
> After you've made your personal donation (including a donation before
> today), please send to Taba Motamedi in Toronto or to Jennie Samoska
> in New York, by the end of the day on Monday, September 19, 2005,
> either (i) a copy of your receipt and an e-mail advising that the
> receipt has been sent, or (ii) an e-mail showing the exact name of the
> charity and the amount of your contribution and confirming your
> agreement to provide a copy of your receipt when it becomes available
> to you.  The firm's matching contributions will be calculated and made
> later that week.
> 
> While we hope you will do your utmost to help, individual donations
> are entirely voluntary and will be considered confidential. Our
> thoughts and hopes are with your friends and family in the
> hurricane-ravaged areas.
> 
> 
>  
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