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On December 26th, 2004, the countries on the rim of the Indian
Ocean experienced a natural disaster unlike any in our time.
Over 150,000 people were killed and over one million lives
have been left in chaos and destruction. The White Tree Fund
has been organized as a response to the tsunami disaster,
and resulting overwhelming needs of survivors by Lord of the
Rings/Tolkien communities around the globe.
We have taken as our symbol, the White Tree of the Kings which
stood in Gondor. The Tree is a symbol of renewal, healing
and enduring hope, and inspires us to work for that now.
The Fund works with three relief agencies doing work in the
affected areas, Direct Relief International, Save the Children
and Habitat for Humanity. Each of these agencies is doing
excellent work in a responsible, ethical and accountable manner.
100% of all funds donated will go to the relief agencies.
For more information on these agencies or to make a donation,
please see The White Tree Fund website.
We are proud to launch The White Tree Fund with our foremost
partners, War of the Ring.net, Monsters & Critics, Middle-earth
Reunion, Heren Istarion (the New York Tolkien Society), The
Gathering of the Fellowship 2006, and Tolkien Forever. And
our list of partners continues to grow. This is a testament
to the strength of our common fellowship and understanding.
Wherever you are, we urge you to join us and help if you can.
For information, news and donations, please go to www.whitetreefund.org.
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