Leading The Way: Youth Creates continues its charitable efforts Gala for a Cure 2020, consisting of a series of virtual educational and entertaining events, is Youth Creates’ ardent way of advancing cancer research. The team of youth garnered support from doctors, educators, government officials, and business leaders. Together they hosted ten sessions addressing numerous topics and collected $8,000 to donate to Cancer League of Colorado, a volunteer-only nonprofit organization dedicated to funding cancer research. Stephen Zhang, Founder and CEO of Youth Creates, is the chair of this event. “Philanthropy work is a significant aspect of what we do”, said Zhang. Their 2019 version of Gala for a Cure featured performances by youth talents and professional artists. In March, the team jumped into action and organized a PPE drive, benefiting thousands of Colorado health professionals. Youth Creates is also committed to bridging needs and community resources. During this unprecedented pandemic crisis, Youth Creates hired high-quality teachers to help students with their interrupted schooling. “We welcome and make it affordable for students from disadvantageous backgrounds. We are here to help”, claims Zhang. Youth Creates donates its proceeds to local charitable organizations. Learn more at youthcreates.com.
Aria Zhou hosts a Creative Writing session.
How Government Works session
Reagan Kerns hosts a Jeopardy game
Taiwan donates thousands more masks to Colorado
On August 28, Jerry Chang, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver presented 10,000 surgical masks on behalf of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA) to local organizations including the Asian Pacific Development Center and Happy Living Adult Daycare. “We are here to convey a message that Taiwan is together with the great state of Colorado through the global pandemic,” said Chang. The gathering was organized by Asian Chamber of Commerce outside the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple.
“Taiwan’s response to the coronavirus has been widely reported as one of the best models in the world. Today, Taiwan is among the least affected countries with all businesses schools open as normal,” said Chang in his remarks. Taiwan has donated supplies and masks to countries around the world. “Both Taiwan’s incidence rate per capita and fatality rate are among the lowest in the world. With a population of 23 million, Taiwan has recorded only 487 confirmed cases with seven deaths as of today. Most importantly, we have not seen any local infection for four months.” On Scene | asian avenue magazine
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