Tamil Canadians to organize blood drive with Canada Blood Services in commemoration of Tamil Genocide Month

Toronto, Canada – On Friday May 17, 2013, The National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) will be holding a blood drive. This blood drive will be held at the Canada Kanthasamy Temple Hall (733 Birchmount Rd Ontario M1K 1R5), between 3 pm to 8pm.

“We are organizing this blood drive to remember the 75,000 innocent lives lost during the final stage of the war in May 2009 in Sri Lanka,” said Demison Alwin, Coordinator of the blood drive. “During the month of May, Tamils everywhere engage themselves in charitable activities promoting the values of democracy, human dignity, and equality that we value as Canadians,” said Mr. Demison.

NCCT calls on the Tamil community and the broader Canadian society to generously give blood on Friday May 17, 2013.

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For more information, please contact:

Demison Alwin, NCCT Blood Drive Coordinator: 416.419.1946 or info@ncctcanada.ca

The National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) is a grassroots organization, composed of elected representatives from across Canada that serve to organize Tamil-Canadians on a democratic and cooperative basis.

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Proceeds to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham in support of the Varley Art Gallery. MARKHAM, ON ~ May 13, 2013 ~ The Varley-Mckay Art Foundation of Markham presents its 15th Annual Varley Fine Art Auction on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. A live art auction featuring original Canadian artwork donated by art galleries and independent artists in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area will be on the block at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham.

More than 300 guests attend the annual event in support of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham. This evening showcases a unique blend of refreshments and live music while guests peruse the popular annual silent auction items, featuring talented artists, artisans and more.

What: 15th Annual Varley Fine Art Auction

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

5:30 p.m. Preview and Silent Auction

7:30 p.m. Live Auction

Where: Varley Art Gallery of Markham

216 Main Street Unionville

Markham, ON L3R 2H1

Online Preview: An online preview of the Live Auction is available here

Tickets: $75 each or two for $100

To order tickets and for further details, call 905-477-7000 ext. 3261 or visit website wwww.visitthevarley.com