Shelterbox & Rotary

It's been a week that many will never forget ...

An earthquake in Sumatra, a tsunami in Somoa 

 

I support a humanitarian charity called ShelterBox and this is what General Manager Lasse Petersen said:

'In all our history, we've never known a string of disasters hit so thick and so fast. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by these disasters and we're doing everything within our power to ensure aid reaches the people who need it.

'This is a huge challenge for us but one we're well equipped to deal with and one we're meeting head on. We always need help at times like this, be it a donation of time to come and help us pack boxes or a monetary donation to help us replenish our stocks. We're incredibly grateful for all the support we receive, no matter how big or how small.'

I spoke for the charity at a conference for Rotary District 1070 and this is the fabulous feedback I received from Kibworth & Fleckney Rotary Club:

“We had a great conference thanks and the speakers were inspirational especially Sally Kettle. You will be pleased to learn that following her enthusiastic and modest presentation we have agreed at our Club tonight to use up some of our hard earned cash and donate two Shelterboxes. One of them (before it gets sent off) will be used to raise awareness in local schools about the work of Rotary and the Shelterbox scheme.”

The club will be receiving a demonstration box so that both their Shelterboxes can go out to where they are needed.

If you would like more information or would like to donate please visit the Shelterbox website.

Thank you,

Sally