Canadians raise more than $80,000 for West Africa

50^th anniversary fundraiser helps children and families in Burkina Faso

MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), a Markham-based charity, will be hosting a gala event on September 11, 2010 to commemorate 50 years of helping children and to raise money for five life-changing projects in Burkina Faso.

These projects include: building early childhood development centres; constructing latrines; providing vocational training, food, and HIV/AIDS prevention education to vulnerable populations; creating a vegetable garden to feed children at a primary school; and educating against early and forced marriages of young girls.

More than $80,000 of the $150,000 goal has already been raised and 300 people are expected to attend the event including program staff from CCFC's overseas operations.

The gala will start at 6 p.m. at Le Parc Banquet and Conference Centre at 8432 Leslie Street, Thornhill. Tickets cost $150 and all funds raised will benefit children and families in need.

Media are invited to attend to learn more about CCFC and its programs. Please contact the number listed below for details.

For 50 years, Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) has helped children and families of all faiths break the cycle of extreme poverty around the world.

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For further information or to confirm your attendance, please contact:

Philip Maher
Communications Director
Christian Children's Fund of Canada
Tel: [phone] Ext. 215
Direct: 905-754-1015
[email protected]
www.ccfcanada.ca