Help Japan

With the recent earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan, the two entities united to create a charitable opportunity to give back to the mothers and children in Japan. Our songwriters, Matt Palmer and Pascal Guyon, collaborated with a children's choir from HoriPro Music Academy to record and film Be Strong.


It is our hope that the song and video will inspire a donation to the mothers and children of Japan, who have long left our news headlines, but still face the reality of rebuilding their lives and the lives of their children, each day.




HORIPRO RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO TO RAISE SUPPORT FUNDS FOR JAPANLos Angeles, CA, June 2, 2011—Musicians from HoriPro Publishing and Music Instruction Academy offer “Be Strong.” in exchange for a donation to help mothers and children in Japan
In response to the March 11th earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, HoriPro Entertainment Group songwriters Matt Palmer and Pascal Guyon teamed up to write an inspirational song dedicated to the mothers and children affected by this tragedy. A few weeks later, a choir of children from the Los Angeles HORIPRO Music Academy, ages 3-13, joined the effort to add their voices to the song, and make a music video to accompany their message of hope.

It is HoriPro’s intent to create awareness of the continued need for relief aid to the mothers and children of Japan. As such, HoriPro Entertainment Group is hosting a donation site, www.bestrongjapan.org, offering a song/video package of “Be Strong.” available for download for a minimum donation of $5.00.
The campaign is designed to give contributors control over where their money is sent by allowing 3 options for charities focused on aiding mothers and children—UNICEF, Save the Children, or JOICFP. 100% of net proceeds will be delivered to the organization of their choice.
HoriPro is delivering the following official statement:
“Help spread the message of hope and support. Be Strong. Pass it on.”

DONATION SITE:
http://www.bestrongjapan.org/

LINK TO VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HoriProOfficial

HoriPro Entertainment Group (http://www.horipro.com/)
Originally founded in 1960, HORIPRO has continued to be one of the preeminent total entertainment providers in Japan. Here in the United States, HoriPro Entertainment Group recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a leading independent music publisher, representing the music of KISS, REO Speedwagon, Marilyn Manson, Jerry Reed, and more.


HORIPRO Music Academy (http://www.horipromusicacademy.org/)
With two locations in the Los Angeles area, HORIPRO Music Academy is a music instruction school focused on providing quality music education to hundreds of students throughout Southern California.

JOICFP
JOICFP is a non-profit organization that helps give back to women and mothers in disaster affected areas, focused on improving maternal health, responding to the reproductive health of women in devastation areas, as well as the delivery of diapers, sanitary napkins, and relief clothing for women and newborns .

UNICEF
UNICEF is a foundation focused on working with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child's path. UNICEF works in 190 countries through country programs and National Committees.


Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in disaster-stricken areas by providing food, medical care, and education.


CONTACT:
Lauren Reynaldo
Marketing/Press Manager, HoriPro
2372 Veteran Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 470-6005 x204
Lauren@HoriPro.com