Fund-raising campaign to save a boy suffering from cardiomyopathy
On September 23, in front of Ion Chatan Store in Chatan.
September 24, 2014 Ryukyu Shimpo
On September 23, supporters of a child who suffers from cardiomyopathy, launched a fundraising campaign at Carnival Park Mihama and Ion Store in Chatan. The first-grade student of Kuwae Junior High School Rai Matsushima could be saved by heart transplant surgery in the United States.
In addition to the members of the group, students from elementary and junior high schools in Chatan also took part in the campaign. Holding banners and placards, they called for donations. It will cost 215 million yen for the surgery, including travel fees. The group is accepting donations at each bank in Okinawa until November 30. For more information call the Raikun-sukuu-kai Office 098 (989) 7798. Homepage http://rai-aid.com
(English translation by T&CT)
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