| Jawa CEO Jason Hope Pledges Funds for Relief Efforts in Japan |
Donation to support the on-going efforts of the American Red CrossSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 16, 2011 -- Jason Hope, CEO of Jawa, a Scottsdale-based media solutions and software company, is pledging funds to the American Red Cross to aid in the ongoing relief effort in Japan. Hope is deeply saddened by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan on March 11. "Times like this makes us realize how deeply connected we are to the rest of the world," Hope said. "My heart goes out to the millions of people who were impacted by this terrible event." Hope chose the Red Cross because of the organization's record of service around the world. The Red Cross was one of the first relief groups on the ground providing food, water, shelter medical assistance and countless crucial services. "We are witnessing the worst crisis in Japan's post war history, but it's absolutely crucial that we don't merely watch from the sidelines," Hope added. "I would like to encourage everyone to help out any way they can, whether it's a monetary contribution or volunteering." About Jason Hope Jason Hope is an entrepreneur, based in Scottsdale, AZ, with a passion for philanthropy focusing on education, disease cure, scientific research and biotechnology. An Arizona native, Hope is a strong supporter of local educational programs that encourage learning inside and out of the classroom as well as those organizations that have a significant impact on disease prevention, control and cures. Hope has worked with the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Desert Mountain States Chapter, The Tony Hawk Foundation, The Andre Agassi Foundation, True Colors Fund, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, Family Health International, Worldwide Orphans Foundation, T Gen Foundation, Teach for America Phoenix, International Foundation for Education and Self Help and the Arizona Science Center, where he is a member of the Director’s Circle. About the American Red Cross Founded in 1881, the American Red Cross has been the go-to emergency response organization worldwide. The organization is dedicated to offering neutral humanitarian aid to victims of natural disaster, war and disease, to name just a few. The Red Cross has mobilized a workforce of more than 35,000 employees and countless volunteers. |
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