Don't forget Burma!!

In commemoration of the 6-month anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, we are planning two events in Vancouver, on Saturday, March 29, 2008, in collaboration with the Canadian Campaign for Free Burma, based in Toronto. http://www.canadiancampaignforfreeburma.org/

Event (1) Donate blood in honour of the Saffron Revolution
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to the new "Malaria Policy" effective April 2007 wherein "any person who has had malaria is not eligible to donate blood - ever". Out of 24 people confirmed to donate, 20 had the misfortune of being infected with malaria at some point in time prior to their arrival in Canada. Therefore, we thought it be best to cancel the group donation. However if any of you who are eligible still wish to donate, please feel free to do so.

Please do try to show up for the screening in the evening which is still going ahead. We look forward to seeing you.

Event (2) "In the Shadow of the Pagodas" The Other Burma - a film by Irene Marty.
A screening with kind permission from producer, Irene Marty, and with the generous support from the Institute of Humanities, Simon Fraser University

Where: Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre) Main Floor
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Room 1800 Terasen Cinema (across from the large Fletcher Challenge Theatre)

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
start time: 18:00 (6:00 p.m.)
duration: 75 minutes
Note: Free Event (limited seating)
Please RSVP to email: freeburma@live.ca

Please, don't forget Burma!