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JACL sweets fund scholarship

April 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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Marsha Aizumi, second from right, Paul Tashima, right, Tashima’s boyfriend Josh, center, Aizumi’s son Aiden and wife Mary are on the left. (Photo courtesy of JACL)

The JACL-Seattle chapter held its 92nd annual banquet and scholarship fundraiser on March 21 at Seattle University. More than 270 people attended, including Aki Sogabe, who received the Unsung Hero award, Francisco Irigon, recipient of the Community Engagement award, and Marsha Aizumi, who was given the Special Civil Rights Achievement award. The event raised over $30,000, including $11,000 scholarships. Entertainment was provided by Bon Odori dancers and Relay Dance Collective with Seattle Kokon Taiko. (end)

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Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Aki Sogabe, Bon Odori, Community Engagement, Francisco Irigon, JACL, Marsha Aizumi, Paul Tashima, Relay Dance Collective, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Seattle University, Special Civil Rights Achievement, Unsung Hero, Vol 33 No 17 | April 19 - April 25

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