Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost: "Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Only $12 million pledged via Red Cross, Haitian donations had hit $200M in hours

By MARIAN SCOTT, The Gazette March 24, 2011



Have Canadians been slow to reach out a helping hand to earthquake-ravaged Japan?

While Quebecers opened their hearts and pocketbooks to Haiti in the wake of last year's 7.0-magnitude quake, relief efforts for Japan have been low-key in comparison."