When disaster hits it is sometime very hard for a charity to respond and make an instant impact, one charity that has been successfully achieving this for the past 10 years is Shelter Box.

So what do Shelter Box do, well they instantly respond to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid.

Each box supplies an extended family 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.

 Each box bears its own unique number so as a donor you can track their 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 organisations, 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 on every continent

As part of its efforts over the last 2 months Shelter box have distributed over 1200 boxes in Pakistan and Mexico.  As well as this they have made a commitment to provide shelter for up to 147,590 people in Pakistan in the coming  months.

To aid Shelter Box in their work the Rotary Club of Hanwell & Northfields will be holding a Charity Race Night on the 22^nd October 2010 with all profits from the evening going to the charity.

We realise that you may not be able to join us on the night but might want to support us in our efforts so why not not make a donation here

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