Operation: New Hope
Nordic Garrison have a fund-raising drive to help people in the Philippines
Following the devastating typhoon Haiyan, troopers of the Nordic Garrison initiated an emergency fundraiser to collect money and help provide relief to the people in a humanitarian crisis in the Philippines. Around 30 Nordic Garrison troopers and supporters made a united effort across Finland, Norway and Sweden over three days. We met the crowds, walked the streets and raised over €3500. Our event partners, Jesper Junior stores in Helsinki, Science-Fiction Bokhandeln stores in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö, and Outland stores in Stavanger and Oslo, are helping us during the fund drive that is still in progress. The contribution will support seven humanitarian organizations providing relief in the affected areas.
Other events included a birthday party in Stockholm where the parents of the birthday boy were so impressed by our efforts that they added an extra 500SEK to their donation just to show their support for us.
Meanwhile, on site in the Philippines, members of the 501st Legion: Philippine Outpost are also contributing to Operation: New Hope.