Worthing Lions' cash for earthquake relief effort in China

WORTHING Lions Club is sending £2,000 to help the relief effort in earthquake-hit China.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2008, 17:17 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:05 BST

The money was raised from takings at the club's charity shop in George V Avenue, Goring, during the past weeks.

The devastating earthquake struck central China on Monday, May 12.

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Lions Clubs International and Lion club members around the world are mobilizing more than 1million in direct funding and Lions-led relief efforts in China.

Within 48 hours Lions International committed a major catastrophe grant of 250,000 to address immediate needs and provide medicines, clothing, blankets and temporary housing.

A team of 40 Lion members from China have travelled to the Sichuan province to assist with hands-on relief, disbursing relief materials including tents, medicines and food. Working with the Chinese Red Cross, Lions have purchased 10 relief vehicles and ambulances.

An immediate and long term relief plan is being developed by local Lions in China to involve four stages: rescue, support, resettlement and reconstruction.

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Lions are planning to establish 'tent' cities using 800 family size tents and local Lions have already sent 5,000 tents and more are on the way.

Lions President Terrie Burch said: "Worthing Lions has responded quickly to the call for help from our fellow Lions in China and our thoughts are with all those injured and made homeless in China."

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the support being given by Lions International can contact Worthing Lions on 01903 502807, or call into our the charity shop.

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