Ventriloquist Mark Crocker and his sidekick entertain the audience at a tsunami benefit held Sunday at the Best Western. Photo submitted. An event was held during the weekend to help raise money for tsunami relief.
Ventriloquist Mark Crocker and his sidekick entertain the audience at a tsunami benefit held Sunday at the Best Western. Photo submitted.
An event was held during the weekend to help raise money for tsunami relief.
More information is included in the following news release issued Sunday by Angela Johnston, sales manager of the Best Western Hotel:
Special thank you to those that have come out to help raise funds for the Tsunami Relief:
Family and friends of North Bay, Anthony Rota, our MP & his family for their support and quick response in taking action during the Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster.
Mayor Victor Fedeli for encouraging local businesses to step up to the plate and help raise funds for the Canadian Red Cross. For giving support and endorsing the Best Western’s Children Helping Children Fundraiser.
Heather Ward, Manager of Canadian Red Cross, for all the work that her volunteers and the Canadian Red Cross Organization continues to do through out the world. Tim Salidas for volunteering to be Best Western’s official photographer, recording today’s event.
Special thank you to Crocks of Laffs Entertainment, especially Mark Crocker and Stephen Elvay, for volunteering their time in supporting the Tsunami Relief Fundraiser, where 100% of today’s proceed will go to those directly effected by the Tsunami disaster.
Mark Crocker, ventriloquist and comedian, with Stephen Elvay, magician and comedian, and Best Western North Bay have raised an additional $550 with today's event for the Tsunami Relief Fund, bringing North Bay Canadian Red Cross – Tsunami Relief fund to $90,000 as of this afternoon totals.
Angela Johnston, director of sales & mrketing, North Bay, announcement to the audience Best Western International's commitment and support.
"The tragedy in South Asia has struck home for Best Western International, with employees for two of our resorts still among the missing, eight guests that lost their lives and the former CEO Best Western Sweden and his family among the missing. Many more Best Western employees lost friends and loved ones. Of course, all of South Asia is vastly affected by this event.
Through Best Western for a Better World, Best Western International is pledging a goal of $1 million in aid to South Asia, to be donated from Best Western International, our staff and our membership. Our goal is set based on Best Western International's more than 300,000 rooms worldwide and a donation of $3 per room. Best Western International started Jan. 5 with a $100,000 contribution towards our goal and individual hotels making contributions over the next two months with additional support to local events.
Best Western North Bay has committed to support the Best Western for a Better World pledge committing $3 per room plus hosting Children helping Children for the Canadian Red Cross Tsunami Relief.
Best Western Gold Crown Club members are also contributing by donating points collected during each stay to cash for the Best Western for a Better World – Tsunami Relief."
