These last few weeks have been very busy for local Rotarians. Members have been collecting funds in Casemates, the Piazza, The Convent and outside Morrison for ShelterBoxes for Haiti. The Rotary Club of Gibraltar has raised more than £15,000 so far, thanks to the generosity of Gibraltarian individuals and organisations and also foreign visitors.This means that Rotary will be able to buy and provide for at least thirty ShelterBoxes equipped with everything necessary to house and shelter earthquake victims.
On Saturday 20th February, The Rotary Club of Gibraltar were in the Piazza from 10:00 a.m. with a sample ShelterBox. The public were given a chance to see what actually goes into one and how and with what it gets packed. The 1st/4th Gibraltar Scouts Group helped Rotary on the day. In particular, the Scouts erected a typical ShelterBox tent so that the public could see it's size and layout. The scouts have also been undertaking fund raising for Haiti. Later that morning the Scouts marched past the Piazza from Casemates to the Cathedral to celebrate their Annual Founder's Day/Thinking Day.
Rotarians gave information of the work done by ShelterBox, and how the Charity has helped to protect and save lives around the world.
The open day was a wonderful opportunity for us to say thank you to everyone for their ongoing support.
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