February 9^th, 2010

(Barrhaven, ON) - The community of Barrhaven will come together on Saturday, February 20, 2010, to support an orphanage in Haiti run by Manotick resident Grace Agostinho.

The event will be hosted by MPP Lisa MacLeod and Barrhaven Councillor Jan Harder and will include an outdoor fun day and concert featuring world renowned rescue worker John Greene, to speak on his rescue efforts in Haiti, and performances by: Amanda Rheaume, Amanda Nantsios, Roshan Karavally and much more!

Longfields Davidson Heights students have been hard at work creating artwork inspired by Haiti. The artwork will be on sale in the Atrium, with all the proceeds going to support the orphanage.

Who:                MPP Lisa MacLeod and Councillor Jan Harder

What:               Barrhaven for Haiti

• Skating
• Concert
• Sleigh Rides
• Refreshments

When:              1-5 p.m. Saturday, February 20

Where:             Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School and South Nepean Park

Why:                Assist an Orphanage in Haiti

Quotes:

MPP Lisa MacLeod: "Our entire community was touched by this tragedy in Haiti, and the least we can do is our part to help the orphaned children in Haiti."

Councillor Jan Harder: "Barrhaven is a generous community and the tragedy in Haiti has affected us all, it is important for Barrhaven to come together and support the Haitian nation at this tragic time."

Grace Agostinho: "Celebrating life and having fun on the Barrhaven fundraising day, you are giving the gift of love and hope to the Haitian children through our Manotick project for Haiti."

Andrea Jensen (teacher at LDHSS): "Our children are excited to present their art. They are committed youth that want to use their skills to make a difference in the world."

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For more information, contact:

Kayla Fernet, Office of MPP Lisa MacLeod, 613-823-2116

Melanie Gauthier, Office of Councillor Jan Harder, 613-580-2424 x. 25270