Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival

The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the recent events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, and has launched the 2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal. Money raised will be used to respond to the immediate and emerging needs of individuals and families and will support the recovery and resiliency of communities devastated by this event.  

Canadians wishing to make a donation to the 2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal can do so online at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

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Red Cross donor inquiries: WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111

About the Canadian Red Cross

Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.

MEDIA CONTACTS

English Media: media@redcross.ca 1-877-599-9602

French and Quebec Media: communication@croixrouge.ca 1-888-418-9111