Johnny made a great idea to help Japan by joining forces with Tadashi Shoji and it was announced on March 29.
The T-shirt was designed by Tadashi Shoji and Johnny Weir.
All the sales will go to Japan Red Cross.
http://fashionetc.com/news/news/1270-johnny-weir-tadashi-shoji-t-shirt-japan-relief
And my order T-shirt arrived here 2 days ago, and was delivered by UPS Ground.
Johnny's words :
“Join me in letting Japan know: We’re behind you and we believe in you…. Let’s pull together and take action to help Japan.”
http://www.figureskatersonline.com/johnnyweir/home/events/t-shirt-order-page/
When I joined it, my feeling was I want to do anything which can support Japan or go to red cross is fine, and the t-shirt was a way to do that
But I’m also happy to receive the t-shirt when I saw it.
The T-shirt was longer than I thought , and I really like it.
As all the Johnny fans may already know, the design symbolizes Japanese flag, called “ hinomaru “ ( meaning in Japanese “ round of sun “ ) , filled with full of good fortune support words.
The price is $25, size from XS, S, M, L, XL. ( American regular size ) and the shipping fee is $6.
Here is another article about this project at ice network.com .
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110407&content_id=17474518&vkey=ice_news&tcid=tw_share
“ When the earthquake hit last month, Weir immediately called Shoji, who was born and raised in Sendai, Japan, to see if he and his loved ones were okay. “
It sounds great they became good friends with each other during the fashion week and Johnny’s sweetness to Tadashi when the nature disaster hit Shoji’s hometown.
Thank you so much for helping Japan, Johnny and Shoji Tadashi san.
I was also impressed with many of Johnny’s fans who have been supportive for Japan relief. Many of Johnny fans are heartfelt, same as him.
Johnny also sent his personal message to Japan through his agent to Japan travel agency on March 18 ‘ 2011.
And one of the travel agents who work for the project of sport fans tour posted Johnny’s message to Japan in his/her blog.
http://ameblo.jp/torgappa/theme-10033719396.html
When I read Johnny’s message, it made me tears.
It was so heartfelt. ( as usual )
This is one of the reasons why I have been a big fan of him besides his skating since I found him.
Johnny’s message
“ I am very sad that I have to write these words, but it is now a situation where I can't not write them.
My heart and my tears are with Japan in this dark hour and I am constantly with you in spirit.
Since my first knowledge of Japan as a child, I have understood that Japan is a nation of strong, intelligent and orderly people.
Having traveled to Japan numerous times now as an adult, I can say that the impression I had of Japan as a child, still remains true.
Japan has such a special ability to be the most inviting country in the world, but at the same time so strong as a nation in upholding national culture and tradition.
Japan's ability to fight through any circumstance, and her peoples abilities to remain calm and quietly push against any foe to achieve a maximum result are things that I have been inspired by on so many occasions.
Through tragedy, Japan has been able to rise from the ashes like a phoenix, and prove to the world that she is great and powerful and can overcome any obstacle.
I believe this historical statement still to be true, even in this time of uncertainty and in a time of apocalypse.
I believe that the people of Japan will defeat this natural disaster, and will come out shining, as they always do.
I have never felt the same support and love from any nation, like I do in Japan.
For all these years when Japan has rooted for me, lifted me up and given me wings, I have never understood how to say thank you or show you my appreciation, but now I hope this note can lift your spirits, and make you strong.
I would never have become who I am without the support of your nation, and I support you full heartedly now.
I will do as much as I possibly can to help from my side of the planet, and I urge everyone in Japan to help your fellow countrymen and foreigners who are in Japan at this time. The world is with you, the world is behind you, and we believe in you.
I am thankful to God as we get word that many of my fans and friends have made it out of this tragedy as survivors, but my heart sinks with every day we don't hear from someone or bad news comes our way.
Be strong, angels will protect you. "This too shall pass."
Japan I love you, I miss you and I will be with you very soon.
I pray for you every day and I believe in you.
Ganbatte!!!!!
-Johnny “
http://ameblo.jp/torgappa/theme-10033719396.html
I will never forget his words and his support to all the victims from Tsunami & earthquake in Japan.
Johnny and his agent Tara Modlin are also planning to send one dollar of every ticket sold to ice dreams ( which will be held on April 30 ) to Japanese Red Cross on April 30.
Thank you so much for doing all these activities, Johnny and Tara, and Johnny's team !!!
For other figure skaters, Shizuka Arakawa visited Sendai Miyagi on April 6, where she spent most of her life until graduating high school. And greeted and cheer up to each person who are in the shelter.
Miki Ando also organized her own charity ice show with some other skaters in Fukuoka for victims of Tsunami & earthquake disaster on March 20 to raise donations.
It’s also nice to know there are also many Japanese celebrities are doing charity activities for them.
In America, in Hollywood, Clint Eastwood, Sandra Bullock also donated over one million dollars, each, for Japan.
I also found this kind of article below,
“ Oh, No , they don’t ! Celebrities not fund-raising for Japan like they did other disasters “
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/57307046.html?page=9
But I suppose not every celebrity is announcing their donation, many celebrities may be donating and helping privately without announcing. And also no one knows their financial situation .
I thought finally things are getting better than before, but another big earthquake which was magnitude 7.1 hit Miyagi again 2 days ago, the only good part was that it was only earthquake, no Tsunami.
But still there were 140 people got injured and 4 people died from it.
While reading many comments from victims of this nature disaster in Japanese sites, my feeling is even more grateful for everything I’m having and receiving.
When I wash my face with water, when I turn on a cooler or heater with electricity, when I eat, when I wear clothes.
For people who were not in the earthquake and tsunami area, it has been normal life style for many people, and I felt it is important to appreciate the things we are given which is convenient to make our life.
Even when construction started for water pipe, and we could not use water only 5 hours, I felt very inconvenience, so I cant imagine no water for weeks.
Electricity is also necessary in our modern life, and thinking about old generation , there was no electricity a long time ago.
Thank you to Nikola Tesla, who invented the alternating current electric system that the world uses.
“ You will be served by the Universe in direct proportion to the amount you serve others"
The T-shirt was designed by Tadashi Shoji and Johnny Weir.
All the sales will go to Japan Red Cross.
http://fashionetc.com/news/news/1270-johnny-weir-tadashi-shoji-t-shirt-japan-relief
And my order T-shirt arrived here 2 days ago, and was delivered by UPS Ground.
Johnny's words :
“Join me in letting Japan know: We’re behind you and we believe in you…. Let’s pull together and take action to help Japan.”
http://www.figureskatersonline.com/johnnyweir/home/events/t-shirt-order-page/
When I joined it, my feeling was I want to do anything which can support Japan or go to red cross is fine, and the t-shirt was a way to do that
But I’m also happy to receive the t-shirt when I saw it.
The T-shirt was longer than I thought , and I really like it.
As all the Johnny fans may already know, the design symbolizes Japanese flag, called “ hinomaru “ ( meaning in Japanese “ round of sun “ ) , filled with full of good fortune support words.
The price is $25, size from XS, S, M, L, XL. ( American regular size ) and the shipping fee is $6.
Here is another article about this project at ice network.com .
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110407&content_id=17474518&vkey=ice_news&tcid=tw_share
“ When the earthquake hit last month, Weir immediately called Shoji, who was born and raised in Sendai, Japan, to see if he and his loved ones were okay. “
It sounds great they became good friends with each other during the fashion week and Johnny’s sweetness to Tadashi when the nature disaster hit Shoji’s hometown.
Thank you so much for helping Japan, Johnny and Shoji Tadashi san.
I was also impressed with many of Johnny’s fans who have been supportive for Japan relief. Many of Johnny fans are heartfelt, same as him.
Johnny also sent his personal message to Japan through his agent to Japan travel agency on March 18 ‘ 2011.
And one of the travel agents who work for the project of sport fans tour posted Johnny’s message to Japan in his/her blog.
http://ameblo.jp/torgappa/theme-10033719396.html
When I read Johnny’s message, it made me tears.
It was so heartfelt. ( as usual )
This is one of the reasons why I have been a big fan of him besides his skating since I found him.
Johnny’s message
“ I am very sad that I have to write these words, but it is now a situation where I can't not write them.
My heart and my tears are with Japan in this dark hour and I am constantly with you in spirit.
Since my first knowledge of Japan as a child, I have understood that Japan is a nation of strong, intelligent and orderly people.
Having traveled to Japan numerous times now as an adult, I can say that the impression I had of Japan as a child, still remains true.
Japan has such a special ability to be the most inviting country in the world, but at the same time so strong as a nation in upholding national culture and tradition.
Japan's ability to fight through any circumstance, and her peoples abilities to remain calm and quietly push against any foe to achieve a maximum result are things that I have been inspired by on so many occasions.
Through tragedy, Japan has been able to rise from the ashes like a phoenix, and prove to the world that she is great and powerful and can overcome any obstacle.
I believe this historical statement still to be true, even in this time of uncertainty and in a time of apocalypse.
I believe that the people of Japan will defeat this natural disaster, and will come out shining, as they always do.
I have never felt the same support and love from any nation, like I do in Japan.
For all these years when Japan has rooted for me, lifted me up and given me wings, I have never understood how to say thank you or show you my appreciation, but now I hope this note can lift your spirits, and make you strong.
I would never have become who I am without the support of your nation, and I support you full heartedly now.
I will do as much as I possibly can to help from my side of the planet, and I urge everyone in Japan to help your fellow countrymen and foreigners who are in Japan at this time. The world is with you, the world is behind you, and we believe in you.
I am thankful to God as we get word that many of my fans and friends have made it out of this tragedy as survivors, but my heart sinks with every day we don't hear from someone or bad news comes our way.
Be strong, angels will protect you. "This too shall pass."
Japan I love you, I miss you and I will be with you very soon.
I pray for you every day and I believe in you.
Ganbatte!!!!!
-Johnny “
http://ameblo.jp/torgappa/theme-10033719396.html
I will never forget his words and his support to all the victims from Tsunami & earthquake in Japan.
Johnny and his agent Tara Modlin are also planning to send one dollar of every ticket sold to ice dreams ( which will be held on April 30 ) to Japanese Red Cross on April 30.
Thank you so much for doing all these activities, Johnny and Tara, and Johnny's team !!!
For other figure skaters, Shizuka Arakawa visited Sendai Miyagi on April 6, where she spent most of her life until graduating high school. And greeted and cheer up to each person who are in the shelter.
Miki Ando also organized her own charity ice show with some other skaters in Fukuoka for victims of Tsunami & earthquake disaster on March 20 to raise donations.
It’s also nice to know there are also many Japanese celebrities are doing charity activities for them.
In America, in Hollywood, Clint Eastwood, Sandra Bullock also donated over one million dollars, each, for Japan.
I also found this kind of article below,
“ Oh, No , they don’t ! Celebrities not fund-raising for Japan like they did other disasters “
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/57307046.html?page=9
But I suppose not every celebrity is announcing their donation, many celebrities may be donating and helping privately without announcing. And also no one knows their financial situation .
I thought finally things are getting better than before, but another big earthquake which was magnitude 7.1 hit Miyagi again 2 days ago, the only good part was that it was only earthquake, no Tsunami.
But still there were 140 people got injured and 4 people died from it.
While reading many comments from victims of this nature disaster in Japanese sites, my feeling is even more grateful for everything I’m having and receiving.
When I wash my face with water, when I turn on a cooler or heater with electricity, when I eat, when I wear clothes.
For people who were not in the earthquake and tsunami area, it has been normal life style for many people, and I felt it is important to appreciate the things we are given which is convenient to make our life.
Even when construction started for water pipe, and we could not use water only 5 hours, I felt very inconvenience, so I cant imagine no water for weeks.
Electricity is also necessary in our modern life, and thinking about old generation , there was no electricity a long time ago.
Thank you to Nikola Tesla, who invented the alternating current electric system that the world uses.
“ You will be served by the Universe in direct proportion to the amount you serve others"