Castlebar Collection for Disaster Relief Materials for Turkish Earthquake

The appeal below met with a wonderful response on Saturday 21 August. Between 11 am and 4 pm - three collection points succeeded in raising thousands of pounds worth of goods for immediate shipping to Turkey courtesy of the people of Castlebar. Our target of filling 10 Aquaboxes has been exceeded beyond all expectations. While only a drop in the ocean, we hope that the goods collected will help individual Turkish families in reestablishing their lives following the major catastrophe which has befallen them.

Thanks to everyone who contributed goods or cash. Every penny will find its way to Turkey as no overhead costs are involved. Thanks to CRCFM and MWR radio for their extensive coverage and this contributed significantly to the success of the effort. A particular thank you also to Castlebar Cultural and Heritage Society who donated their spot to Rotary at both Dunnes and Supervalu for the day.

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original notice
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF ITEMS WANTED ON SATURDAY 21 AUGUST - CASTLE STREET CAR PARK/BOLGERS, DUNNES STORES CAR PARK AND SUPERVALU-LINENHALL STREET ARCADE, CASTLEBAR
- FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING TO TURKEY -

Castlebar Rotary Club is setting up collection points for the Turkish Earthquake Disaster on Saturday 21 August at: Castlebar Street Car Park/Bolgers, Dunnes Stores Car Park and Supervalu-Linenhall Street Arcade. The aim is to rapidly fill a number of disaster boxes with useful relief materials. The boxes also double as water purification systems as they contain special water treatment filters and can treat up to 1000 litres of contaminated water which is a major cause of disease and death in the aftermath of disasters such as the Turkish Earthquake. Second-hand or used items, are perfectly acceptable as long as they are clean and serviceable.

Materials Required for Immediate Shipping to Turkey

For Shelter -
Small shovel
Screwdriver and some screws
Hammer and some nails
Scout type knife
Garden Wire
Pliers
Large Plastic Sheets

Eating and Drinking Utensils
Large Pan
Plastic Bowls
Plastic Cups (nested)
Plastic Bucket
Metal Knifes and Spoons
Scissors
Can openers

Toiletries & Medical -
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Toilet Rolls
Pack of Cotton Wool
Small first aid kits (sticking plasters etc.)
Sanitary pads
Large towel
Brush/comb
Soap

For the Baby
Towelling Nappies plus pins
Vests
Baby-Gros
Plastic Pants
Babies feeding bottles or cups

For Sleeping
Plastic sheeting

General
Safety pins
Needles and thread
Small torches
Batteries for above
Candles
Bin Liners
Childrens small toys
Insulation Tape
Ball of string
Clothes lines
Pencil and paper

Please think of the Turkish survivors and the task they now face in rebuilding their lives, while doing your shopping in Castlebar on Saturday. Drop one or more of the items into the collection boxes at Castle Street Car Park/Bolgers Dunnes Stores Car Park and Supervalu-Linenhall Street Arcade on Saturday from 11 am. Financial Contributions are also very welcome for provision of water filters and additional materials.

The special AquaBoxes will be filled with the donated materials and shipped to Turkey via Rotary International early next week. When the welfare contents have been removed, the boxes themselves will be used to purify 1,000 litres of contaminated water, a major cause of disease and death in most emergencies.

For Further Details or Donations Contact

Kevin Barrett
President
Castlebar Rotary Club
094-23161

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