Cordúa Restaurants Hosts Benefit to Raise Funds for Peruvian Earthquake Victims September 9, 2007

Relief benefit scheduled for September 9 at Amazón Grill Westchase, includes free food and live music

WHO
On August 15, areas of Peru were devastated by an earthquake that rocked the country’s central coast. Working in tandem with Sandra Belmont, the Peruvian Vice-Consul to the United States, local restaurateur Michael Cordúa is hosting the Cordúa Peruvian Earthquake Relief Benefit on Sunday, September 9. The event, benefiting the American Red Cross, aids those affected by the earthquake and will take place at Amazón Grill on Westheimer.

WHAT
On Sunday, September 9, Houstonians are invited to attend the Cordùa Peruvian Earthquake Relief Benefit to facilitate disaster response and future reconstruction. A $10 donation at the door is requested. Area residents are also encouraged to drop by Amazón Grill from September 7-9 and donate gently used items of clothing and blankets as well as canned goods, house wares and personal hygiene products, which will be delivered to those affected by the disaster.

Guests attending the benefit will enjoy:
•Complimentary buffet & non-alcoholic beverages
•Live bands & celebrity guest appearances
•Moonwalk & face-painting for children
•A raffle with a chance to win two Continental Airline Tickets, Texans vs. Indianapolis Game Package, Dynamos Tickets, Cordúa “Wine Dinner for Two” Certificate, or two autographed official Texans NFL Football jerseys.

WHEN/WHERE
Sunday, September 9, 2007
1 – 6 pm
$10 contribution requested

Amazón Grill Westchase
9600 Westheimer (Entrance on Gessner)

WHY
The 8.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings and left many without power, water or communications. The American Red Cross is working with the Peruvian Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation) to assist those affected by this disaster. A gift to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief efforts and help those affected by the earthquake in Peru. Assistance by the American Red Cross may include mobilizing relief workers, supplies and financial resources.

Cordúa Restaurants and it customers are passionately committed to South America, its people, culture and cuisine. This relief benefit exemplifies Cordua’s ongoing commitment to give back to their community and personifies their support for our friends and neighbors in South America.

Official Website: http://www.cordua.com