Pacific City , Oregon – January 3, 2005 - In response to the disaster in Asia, the Pelican Pub & Brewery will be donating 10% of Tsunami Stout sales to Northwest Medical Teams International, a charity based in Portland .  “We felt that we had to do something to help,” said Donn Brouhard, General Manager of the pub.  “With 10% of every Tsunami Stout sale going to Northwest Medical Teams, we’re hoping to raise a significant sum.  We also want to draw attention to this great organization and the urgent work they do around the world.”

Northwest Medical has volunteer teams in Thailand , Sri Lanka and Indonesia .  A $5 million shipment of medicine and medical supplies left Northwest Medical’s Tigard headquarters for Sri Lanka December 30^th.  Additionally, Northwest Medical has donated $10,000 to its India-based partner, Emanuel Hospital Association.

“The people of Thailand , Indonesia , Sri Lanka and India have suffered horrendous losses in this disaster,” says Bas Vanderzalm, president of Northwest Medical Teams. “Helping India through our partner and sending our own teams to the other countries gives our volunteers and donors an opportunity to help all countries in most need,” he says.

“Northwest Medical Teams volunteers are trying to avert a second disaster – lives lost because of the outbreak of disease,” says Vanderzalm. “We are pouring medicines and volunteers into the most affected areas to save lives and to reduce the spread of communicable disease."

Tsunami Stout has been a cornerstone beer for the pub since 1996.   The Pelican Pub & Brewery’s fund raising efforts will run from January 1^st through the end of March.  For more information on other ways to contribute to the relief effort contact Northwest Medical Teams International directly at 800-959-HEAL (4325), or stop by the Pelican Pub & Brewery.