Tsunami Relief Efforts

Wristband sale benefits ASU students, families affected by tsunami

A university-wide tsunami relief effort is under way, with the ASU Bookstore selling blue-and-green “One World” wristbands for $2. All net proceeds will go to a special scholarship fund at the ASU Foundation to benefit ASU students whose families were affected by the tsunami. ASU students whose families suffered in other recent natural disasters also will be eligible for scholarship aid.

More than 700 ASU students are from South Asian nations that were struck by the Dec. 26 tsunami. While the families of the majority of those students were unaffected by the devastating floods, a number of them have suffered such severe losses that they may not be able to continue their education at ASU because of economic hardship. The university’s Financial Aid Office will do everything it can to help these students remain at ASU, but additional assistance is needed.

One World wristbands are being sold
at all ASU Bookstore locations.

ASU registered organizations and departments can make a major difference in the Tsunami relief efforts!  There is strength in numbers and you are encouraged to have your club or department collectively purchase wrist bands to show support for the ASU Tsunami Relief campaign.

1.      Ask clubs member or co-workers if they are interested in participating in the fundraiser.

2.      Designate a representative, such as club Treasurer or accountant, to collect and secure donations until purchase.  A minimum donation of $2 is appreciated. 

3.      Have the representative go to any of the ASU Bookstore locations or Memorial Union to purchase wrist bands once all the money has been collected. 

Groups or individuals needing a receipt for tax purposes can obtain one at time of purchase. 

A special ASU Tsunami Task Force, co-chaired by vice presidents Juan Gonzalez and Virgil Renzulli and including representatives of student government, has decided to establish a special scholarship fund to support ASU students suffering financial hardship because of the tsunami.