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Asians and Friends Host Tsunami Benefit
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Asians and Friends held a fundraiser at five gay bars in Chicago on Jan. 29. From that and from other internal fundraising, they raised $6,500 for tsunami victims and their families. They presenting a 'check' to the Red Cross Feb. 8, reports Angel Abcede, president of the board of directors for AFC. |
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