The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles announces a special fundraiser on Saturday, October 27, 2007 to help provide much needed financial assistance to deserving communities who have been displaced due to the fires of Southern California disaster. The money collected will be donated to the Red Cross.

"Americans resident in Southern California contributed greatly to Sri Lanka during our tsunami disaster," commented Jaliya Wickramasuriya, Consul General, "We look forward to returning the favor and doing whatever we can to assist families in need who have been hurt by these devastating fires. We encourage all local South Asian communities to join us in this important humanitarian effort on Saturday, Oct. 27th"

WHO: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles

WHAT: Special fundraising event to assist families from underserved communities in Southern California who have been displaced due to the fires.

WHERE: Office of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka, 3250, Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1405, Los Angeles, CA 90010

WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10AM to 12:00 noon.

WHY: This is a great way to help needy families who are suffering as a result of the fires when they most need assistance. Also, it is a meaningful way for the local Sri Lankan expatriate community to express its gratitude to Americans in Southern California who helped Sri Lanka during the tsunami.

NOTE: All checks should be drawn in favor of the "Consulate General of Sri Lanka" note at the bottom of the check (for fire victims of Southern California Oct. ' 07)

If you require any further details please contact Marina/Firoza or any other officer at the Consulate on the following telephone numbers:-
Consulate contact numbers: (213) 387 0210, 0211, 0213 or 0214
http://www.srilankaconsulatela.com/

PRESS CONTACT:
John Forrester (323) 702-3684 john@johnforrester.com