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Gardner Rotary Raises Over $3,000 to Purchase 3 ShelterBoxes

Posted on Mar. 4th, 2010

Posted by Peter Solie
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Mandy Shelton examines the ShelterBox on display at Austin's Bar and Grill during a fundraiser on Thursday evening. (GardnerEDGE photo)

Rotarians and Friends of Rotary gathered at Austin's Bar and Grill in Gardner for a fundraiser on Thursday evening. The event focused on the need for ShelterBoxes around the world. Melissa Mundt, Chair of the International Service Committee for the Gardner Rotary said, "I am so happy with the turnout this evening. People are so generous with their resources. Because we will be able to purchase three ShelterBoxes, 30 people will have shelter and supplies following some disaster that will certainly happen."

The ShelterBox program was started by a British Rotary club in 2000. In just 10 years the ShelterBox has grown to become the largest worldwide Rotary Club project ever. Prior to tonight's event, the goal was to raise $2,000 and purchase two ShelterBoxes. Happily, over $3,000 was raised and three ShelterBoxes will be purchased.

ShelterBox is being used in Haiti and Chile following earthquakes in those countries. Once the three new boxes are purchased, the Gardner Rotary Club will be provided tracking numbers and anyone will be able to track when and where the ShelterBoxes will be used.

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Betty Chanay wrote on 3/5/2010 12:45 pm

Great job, great turnout, great food. Thanks
again to our fantastic Rotarians. We always
work together to make an event successful.

Melissa Mundt wrote on 3/5/2010 9:19 am

Last night the Project Shelter Box Fundraiser brought in over $3,400! What a great night for our community and those that will need these boxes somewhere in the world. The generosity will help nearly 30 people for up to six months in a disaster! We will update you with where they are used.

Linda Rogers wrote on 3/5/2010 9:10 am

Way to go Rotary! Thanks to everyone who helped make this event so successful. Once again, the Gardner community has come through to support the need. Thank you Melissa for your passion for this project.

Mandy Sheldon wrote on 3/5/2010 8:34 am

Awesome job everyone! What a great event.

Karen Weston wrote on 3/5/2010 7:33 am

Great job Rotary and friends. I am so proud to be a Rotarian.

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