Sunday, March 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan.
The disaster, which left 15,000 people dead, prompted a global humanitarian effort, including at North Surrey Secondary, where students raised $3,700 during their annual 30 Hour Famine.
The donation brought to $21,000 the total amount raised by the school since students have been participating in the 30 Hour Famine.
World Vision’s Liz Wiebe and Mike Weickert stopped by North Surrey Secondary earlier this week to thank students for their contribution, and to show them the difference they made to the people of Japan.
The World Vision presentation included a phone call from World Vision Japan’s Mai Kawaharada, who described in a live broadcast exactly how World Vision responded and continues to assist today. Kawaharada also took questions from students.