《生命恩泉》之「愛‧觸動人心」籌款晚宴籌得善款達 24 萬
《生命恩泉》在12月 5日假 Le Parc 會議及宴會中心舉行了一個盛大的籌款晚宴，當晚出席人數逾千人，他們當中除了來自本地多倫多的神職人員和善長外，更有從台灣、美國、溫哥華、渥太華、京士頓等多個地方遠道而來的賓客。當晚籌款晚宴及之前的相關籌款項目，包括晚會門票銷售、年度商戶贊助及場刊廣告收入等等，為製作天主教中文電視電台節目合共籌得24萬元。其中六萬來自當晚的現場募捐運動，而另外有六萬則來自兩位願意對當晚的現場捐款作出等額捐獻的善長。他們的慷慨，觸動全場嘉賓。籌款晚宴的美滿成績，將會令《生命恩泉》明年能集中投放資源於福傳項目上，並更有效地提高節目的質素和效率，而到外地進行拍攝的計劃也可以正式付諸實行。
 為配合今年的籌款晚宴主題，當晚大會特別安排播出「愛‧觸動人心」短片創作比賽的三甲作品，更請來陣容鼎盛的評判團及現場賓客為這三段短片選出冠、亞、季軍。除了這三段短片掀起晚宴的高潮外，當晚更播出《生命恩泉》以全新手法製作而成的見證短片，內容講述一位修會修生和一位退休物理治療師如何在困境中亦願意服侍身邊急需援手的人仕，這段見證分享片段甚為感動和發人心醒，十分配合今年以愛來觸動人心的口號。大會還特別邀請到短片其中一位主角耶穌會修士盧國輝和大家分享。當晚大會亦頒發感謝狀給兩位年過八十但仍參與《生命恩泉》步行籌款的婆婆，贏得全場熱烈掌聲，為當晚掀起另一個高潮，亦觸動全場人心。
當晚精彩節目一浪接一浪，包括有歌唱表現，抽獎，及拍賣等等，拍賣物品更超過一百件，每件都甚有收藏價值。《生命恩泉》總監Paul Yeung 提及傳揚福音的迫切性，他鼓勵每一位基督徒都要成為地上的鹽和世上的光，不要害怕站出來為主作證，像明燈一樣放在枱桌上給世人看見，將天主賜給世人的福音喜訊更有效地傳揚出去。
《生命恩泉》除了在「鹽與光電視」數碼電視頻道廣播外，更於「新時代電視」播出，讓加拿大其他城市的華人也能收看。另外，「愛的恩泉」電台節目亦每週於「加拿大中文電台」廣播，電視及電台節目更上載於網站 www.FLL.cc 。同時，www.facebook.com/FLL.cc 及 www.youtube.com/watchFLL 亦提供資料和節目片段讓觀眾參閱和欣賞。
《生命恩泉》主要由義工組成，節目製作及營運經費全部來自各界善長及教友的熱心支持。如有任何查詢或捐助，請瀏覽網址 www.FLL.cc 或致電 905-707-7800。
$240,000 raised at Fountain of Love and Life Fundraising Gala – “Love Inspires”
 Over 1,000 guests attended the fundraising gala hosted by Fountain of Love and Life on Sunday, December 5th, at the Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centres. Besides local religious and honourable guests, there were also guests who came from Taiwan, United States, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Kingston. This annual gala is the biggest fundraising event of the year for FLL and it aims to raise funds for its television and radio program productions.
That evening, together with other fundraising efforts leading up to the gala night, including gala ticket sale, annual sponsorship campaign, gala book advertising, etc., a total of $240,000 was raised, of which $60,000 was raised from on-site donation drive, and another $60,000 was generously donated by two benefactors who together offered to match the total amount of on-site donations. The funds raised would allow the FLL ministry to focus its efforts in improving and increasing its media productions in 2011. FLL will also seek out new broadcast channels for its productions and an overseas filming project can also be carried out.
The theme of this year’s gala is “Love Inspires”. It corresponded with the theme of the FLL video contest, which was launched in fall. The top three entries, selected by a panel of adjudicators from the media industry and FLL, were showcased at the gala. The guests also had the opportunity to vote for their favourite video at the gala, which in turn determined the order of the top three winners. In addition, FLL presented a very touching and inspiring video testimony at the gala. The video revealed how a seminarian and a retired physiotherapist helped those who were most in need and vulnerable in very critical situations. It was very fitting with this year’s theme of “Love Inspires”. FLL also invited the seminarian, Edmund Lo, SJ, to make a speech at the gala. Moreover, FLL gave out certificates of appreciation to two female seniors over 80 years of age who participated in FLL’s fundraising walkathon in fall. All the guests at the gala gave a round of applause to these two seniors and the atmosphere was incredibly touching.
The gala’s program was very enjoyable. There were music performances, raffle draw, and silent auction. Almost a hundred items were up for silent auction, including commemorative calligraphy, paintings, and religious items. Paul Yeung, Director of FLL, stressed the urgency of spreading the Good News. He encouraged every Catholic to be the salt and light of the world. He emphasized that Catholics should not be afraid of being witnesses of God. They should be like a lamp on the table to be visible to others and help spread the Good News of Jesus Christ effectively to people in the world.
Apart from broadcasting through S+L TV, FLL also broadcasts on Fairchild TV so Chinese people from different cities in Canada can watch the programs as well. FLL also has a weekly radio program on Fairchild Radio and makes available all programs on its website www.FLL.cc. Furthermore, www.facebook.com/FLL.cc and www.youtube.com/watchFLL also allow audiences to obtain FLL information and watch FLL video clips.
The FLL ministry is mainly run by a group of dedicated volunteers. Its productions and operation rely 100% on donations. For any enquiries or donations, please visit the website at www.FLL.cc or call 905-707-7800.
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