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I spent three days trying to find out if a friend of mine who I visted in Ishomaki City years ago on the Miyagi Prefecture coast, and who now lives in Kesennuma, one of the towns that was obliterated by the tsunami, was alive. With the help of several people, I found her name on a survivor's list, and was able to contact her brother, who confirmed that she was alive. I was elated when I found out. I hope to do some fundraising for her, as I imagine she has lost everything.

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