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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
More than 4,500 Scientologists from 40 nations gathered for the annual gala celebration of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday (March 13) held in Clearwater, Florida, home to the Church of Scientology’s spiritual headquarters. The weekend of events commemorated Mr. Hubbard’s enduring legacy in an era of unprecedented growth for the religion.
VANCOUVER, CANADA •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Vancouver man water stations at the 2014 BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver International Marathon
Despite the downpour that marked this year’s Vancouver International Marathon, the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology of Vancouver provided volunteer manpower to help make the event a success.
More than 16,000 runners turned out this year for the 43rd running of the race, which has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 10 marathons of the world.
VITA LEVU, FIJI ISLANDS •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers, mobilized in the wake of recent floods, are providing relief and helping in the cleanup operation in Vita Levu, the main island of Fiji.
The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates the flooding of early April 2012, the worst in decades, caused $71.3 million in damage. And although the waters have receded, entire villages were submerged in floodwaters and the damage continues to impact the lives of thousands.
NORWAY •
Scientology helped Norwegian Scientologist Rasmus Lossius make work and family life a pleasure. His video is one of 200 “Meet a Scientologist” videos available on the Scientology website at www.scientology.org.
The calm, friendly atmosphere in his “Meet a Scientologist” video at www.scientology.org is characteristic of the way Rasmus C. Lossius lives his life. But before Scientology, he says he was quick-tempered and short-sighted.
FLORIDA •
Scientologist, singer and songwriter Dustin McGahee uses music to teach human rights.
Dustin McGahee, 21, combines a love of music with a passion for human rights. A singer and songwriter, McGahee uses his music to educate youth on the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the little-known document adopted by the United Nations in 1948.
“At 18, I began to realize there was more to life than just me, my friends, my family—I was living in a ‘bubble’,” says McGahee.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA •
Hundreds of children and their families were treated to a holiday show and toy giveaway with actor Jason Dohring at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland—Santa’s Home in Hollywood.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
To launch Red Ribbon Week across the nation a virtual conference of experts discusses best practices to avert the crisis of spiraling drug-related deaths.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
The Church of Scientology opens the grounds of its new Church in Chatswood —the first monthly event for the local community. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Sydney, Australia, the Church of Scientology hosted a “Fun Day Barbecue” at its new Church in Chatswood.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO •
Led by a 30-man mariachi orchestra and colorful traditional dancers, 7,000 Scientologists and guests hailed the grand opening of the new National Scientology Ideal Organization for Mexico in the heart of Mexico City. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated the historic occasion.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The Church of Scientology Nashville held its seventh annual Friendship Day open house with participation from the diverse population that makes up the ever-growing city.