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Flood Relief
As of November 19, 114,423.50 Baht was raised by students to help with flood relief. Concordian International School is proud to join the world in extending a helping hand. With parents, students, teachers and administrative staff working together towards a common cause, we grow closer as a community and improve the lives of our less fortunate Thai brothers and sisters. In the past, Concordian International School has organized fund-raising activities for disaster struck countries all over the world including Haiti and the Philippines. We have received the help of generous members of our community, reaching out to help fellow human beings in need. However, the time has come to help our brothers and sisters in Thailand who were crying out for assistance, devastated by torrential rains causing heavy flooding in provinces such as Nakornrachasima, Pracheenburi, Lopburi and others. In response, CIS organized a flood drive. We welcomed all items including non-perishable foods, water, candles, matches, sanitary napkins, flashlights, toothbrushes, toothpaste, insect repellent, soothing balm (for mosquito, snake and scorpion venom) as well as monetary donations and other necessities. Beginning on October 19, the drive ended on November 19. This donation was given to add to a fund initiated by the Thai TV Channel 3, the Royal Thai Army, Air Force and Navy.
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250 packs of survivor bags and 100 packs of general medicine valued at 24,112 Baht 6,000 Baht donated from G11 & Baby Mime Charity Project Students donated 50,000 Baht and all survivor bags at Thai TV 3 on October 21, 2010 CIS donated 500 packs of rice, valued 36,750 Baht to Ruamkatanyu foundation where it was passed on to people in flooded areas at Tambon Banree, Tambon Banroo, Tambon Ban it and Tambon Phosa, Angthong province and Amphor Phomburi, Singha Buri province.
Happy Thanksgiving On November 26, Concordian International School hosted a Thanksgiving dinner to show appreciation to all the charities and institutions Concordian International School has been working with through various community action and service programs. G11 and G12 came together to host the program which takes inspiration from the American concept of Thanksgiving when families get together as a gesture of thanks for blessings and for each other. There were performances by students and teachers as well as a pot-luck dinner. The whole event raised 80,150 Baht through raffle tickets, donations by Toyota and G11 & Baby Mime Charity Project. The money will be donated to charities which work with children affected by HIV. organised by Mrs. Milichu Keats
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