By Jacquie Weber/Communications Manager
In response to the
devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, the Canadian International School (CIS)
community rallied to collect clothes, food, and other emergency supplies for
affected areas. Led by a group of committed parents, staff and students, a
school-wide drive saw an outpouring of support from our community.
At the school,
student-initiated bake sales raised thousands of dollars, while support from
staff, parents and students resulted in the collection of over 2500 kilograms
of food, clothes, medical supplies and other items. Dedicated parents and
students worked tirelessly to organise and package the items for shipping - the
costs of which were covered by donations from CIS families and staff, and from
local businesses and community members. CIS staff members organised a fun
evening of “Karaoke for a Cause”, and their efforts raised over $2045.
Dozens of boxes filled
multiple containers, which were shipped to some of the hardest hit areas of the
Philippines such as Leyte, Tacloban, and Capiz.
True to the CIS ethos, this
drive was a lovely reminder of how well our community can work together to help
those in need. The efforts of the CIS extended community have truly made a difference.
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