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RED FM fundraising for Turkey & Syria earthquake relief

Darpan News Desk RedFM 93.1, 16 Feb, 2023 01:31 PM
  • RED FM fundraising for Turkey & Syria earthquake relief

UDPATE: The Red FM radiothon that took place on Thursday was a huge success. The radio station raised $417,000 to help the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake.

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Photo courtesy of Instagram (@RedfmVancouver) & Canadian Press. 

The people of Turkey and Syria are facing a catastrophe after massive earthquakes hit both the nations.  To help those impacted by these catastrophic earthquakes, Surrey based radio station CKYE 931 is organizing a fundraiser on Feb 16, 2023. Funds raised will benefit Canadian Red Cross.   

Location: RED FM studio: 201- 8383A 128 street, Surrey BC 

Event Date: Feb 16, 2023  

Time: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm 

To be part of the fundraiser and donate please call 604 598 9311. 

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