AHJ 1 Year Anniversary Auction!

 

Can you believe it's been a year already?   The devastating disaster the world witnessed on March 11th last year must be still vivid in all our memories.   With such diligence and patience, Japan has undoubtedly made a great recovery since then.  The world sent a flood of generous support to Japan and it seemed as though it was a matter of time for them to see the light in the tunnel.

The recovery effort however is far from over.

Death toll hiked up over 22,000 and more than 300,000 people were displaced from their home.   And as we all may be experiencing ourselves, the world's attention has shifted else where.    While some organizations aren't accepting any more funds for Japan, both our partners Give2Asia and Mercy Corps are continuing their ongoing work ahead.  Take a look at their respective reports on their efforts as well as their upcoming plans.
Mercy Corps
Give2Asia

In the next 4 weeks, Using the power of art, Artists Help Japan will be auctioning more art to raise money as well as providing current news and stories from Japan.

This 1-Year-Anniversary auction is an exciting opportunity to buy rare memorabilia and original artwork from industry top talents like Pixar's Ronnie del Carmen, Tia Kratter, and Oscar nominated Enrico Casarosa.

There are over 60 items auctioned using eBay Givingworks.  And it is divided into 4 groups of 15 or so items each.  Each group has about a week of bidding time.

We will not announce what will be auctioned in the following group until they come live on the page.  There will be lots of fun surprises everyone!

 

You can bid from anywhere in the world but the shipping is only possible within the U.S. (sorry we are short handed!!)

Be sure to check this page out this Saturday, 3/10 6 pm pacific time.

All proceeds benefit MercyCorps' diligent efforts in Japan. 

 

Many many collectors items including out of print Totoro Foret Project book

 Some of the RARE signatures and drawings from Pixar directors and artists

Although this is a much smaller event, a few artists still contributed their original art

Let's not forget about the achievement we made last year.   It is such an encouraging figure that there IS a place for artists to contribute.          Hopefully we can continue doing this!

Artists Help Japan Fund with Give2Asia      =    $94,473

Artists Help Japan Fund with Mercy Corps  =    $49,352

Artists Help Japan Fund U.S. Total =$143,825

Artists Help Japan Paris =  $42,609 (30k euro)

Artists Help Japan Toronto = $20,000
Artists Help Japan London = $12,268(about 7800 British pound) ---->Civic Force Japan

Artists Help Japan Sweden = $16,552(112,476 Swedish Crowns) --->Civic Force Japan

So far worldwide,  Artists Help Japan movement raised $235,254!!!!!!!


Hope this is a fun challenge for you to be willing to support!