Our contribution to the Christchurch relief effort

Thank you all for a fantastic evening!

We had great water activities, but more importantly, we really pulled together to help those affected by the earthquake.

I'm not sure exactly how much food and clothing was collected, but Diane's car was pretty much full up, and I am taking $180.70 to the bank in a few minutes.

Thank you!
Randall
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Additional ways we can help

Hi again everyone,

Diane C has just advised me that the Wellington City Mission will be housing people evacuated from Christchurch, housing them in a community hall in Newtown.

In addition to the gold coin donation tomorrow, please bring to the Den anything like spare blankets, spare clothing, tinned or non-perishable food or comfort items that you can donate to the Mission.

Many of the people evacuated are students (some foreign), tourists, families, and pensioners who may have little else but the clothes they are wearing.

Diane will be bringing the donated materials into town on Friday morning, and the BNZ is coordinating a mass transport to the Mission later in the day.  Anything left over will be sent to the Christchurch City Mission to assist those still there.

Thank you again,
Randall

Taking donations this Thursday for earthquake relief

Hi all,

In light of yesterday's earthquake, we are certainly reminded of just how fragile our world can be.  I hope that anyone with friends or family in the Christchurch region has been able to confirm them safe and sound.

Please be prepared to attend Scouts tomorrow night with a gold coin donation - these funds raised will undoubtedly assist some of our fellow Scouts and their families in Canterbury.  I will be delivering our contribution to the Red Cross on Friday.

Thank you,
Randall