Today we witnessed via the media the horrific 8.9 earthquake in Japan, and the destructive tsunami that followed. Living here in Hawaii, we experienced the remnants of that tsunami. We were up all night with the eerie sirens going on all night, on the hour. There was some damage throughout the islands but nothing that destructive. On top of it during the second round of sirens we, on the Big Island, experienced our own earthquake of 4.5. As we here in Hawaii just feel tired today from lack of sleep, we have nothing to complain about. So our hearts and prayers go out to those in Japan who are so terribly affected. So today, I join Carlo Garcia of Living Philanthropic in his Crowdrise project for ShelterBox, in his hope to raise $1,000 to donate one box of supplies for the Earthquake victims.
ShelterBox is the premier international aid organization that provides shelter and life-saving equipment. They instantly respond to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict and have helped over 140 disasters in more than 70 countries. Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.
The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, with great care taken sourcing every item to ensure it is robust enough to be of lasting value.
The value of a box is $1,000 including delivery direct to those who need it. Each box bears its own unique number so as a donor you can track your box all the way to its recipient country via the website.
Highly trained ShelterBox Response Teams distribute boxes on the ground, working closely with local organizations, international aid agencies and Rotary clubs worldwide.
Since its inception in 2000, ShelterBox has firmly established itself at the forefront of international disaster relief, providing emergency shelter for the people who need it most.
Donation: $10
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