KAA to host benefit concert March 30 in CH 2 at 2 p.m.

Korean American Association (KAA) will host a benefit concert on Thursday, March 30, in Clubhouse 4 at 2 p.m. to provide relief for those who were impacted from the earthquake in Turkey.

Tens of thousands have lost their lives in the two powerful earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria on Feb. 6. According to recent updates, over 24 million people have been severely affected by this disaster.

The KAA’s program will include performances by the Korean American Chorale, directed by Kyung Hwan Paik, the Saxophone Club, led by Steve Chung, the Joyful Line Dance Club, led by Anna Derby and Albert Comia; tenor Wi Young Oh and soprano Mi Jin Kim.

The KAA asks Leisure World residents to make payments to the Red Cross, which will receive all of the donations from the concert to help many victims of terrible earthquakes in February.

Around 4 million people who were already internally displaced in Syria are among those most severely affected. They lived in flimsy shelters, tents and partially destroyed buildings. In Turkey, those impacted include nearly 1.75 million refugees who have been hosted there for the last 12 years. The earthquakes have destroyed people’s homes, livelihoods and the local infrastructure. As the disaster occurred during the harsh winter months, families are struggling in the bitter cold and are in urgent need of shelter and relief items. People are asked donate to provide emergency relief to those affected by this earthquake. For more information, contact Won Sik Ryu at 630-697-5377.

The Korean American Association will hold a fundraiser to benefit emergency relief efforts for the people in Turkey.