Singer/ songwriter Avril Lavigne has postponed her sold out Japanese tour dates scheduled for May 2011 out of respect for the many families that are still grieving or searching for their loved ones following the March 2011 natural disaster and the continued uncertainty of the situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, further earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks.
Lavigne plans to return with The Black Star Tour and dates will be announced as they are re-scheduled.
Avril is continuing to work on projects to provide support to children and their families in Japan and has joined in the relief efforts by making available the single, "Keep Holding On," on Amazon.com with 100% of the net proceeds going to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund.
Lavigne is also working on a t-shirt design inspired by her love for Japan, with 100% of the proceeds going to The Avril Lavigne Foundation to support Mercy Corps' "Comfort for Kids" program, in partnership with local partner Peace Winds. Comfort for Kids trains caregivers how to help children through the trauma of disaster. The goal of the program is to bring help and hope to the children and youth of Japan who have been affected by this disaster. The shirts will be available through abbeydawn.com and a link to the design and the pre-order form will be available soon.
“I want the people of Japan to know that they have been in my thoughts since the devastating disasters. Japan and my fans there have been so important to me and so supportive throughout my career. My heart goes out to the families of those who passed and are still missing as well as the survivors who are still living in shelters across the country. I hope my fans around the world will join me by showing their support for our friends in Japan," Lavigne said.
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