PRESS RELEASE: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Hi This is an up-date from the Gold Coast Emergency Relief Centre for Tuesday 17th Feb.
Positives-
We have dispatched 1750 boxes to date. (big and small) -
We believe we have had approx 300 different volunteers (but many have been coming for a few days now)-
With some 1500-3000 donations (difficult to tell, as many trailer loads of donations with some representing an entire school collection, RSPCA etc)-
We are waiting to hear from Lifeline in Townsville who will be organising relief on the ground in FNQ. Essentially their need will be less than south. We have reserved a further 30 boxes for their relief. We have had word from the local council, that the mayor is encouraging people to use their cash relief to assist in re-establishing the local economy, so relief in the form of clothes etc may be minimal
Plan
After Wednesday lunch time there is no more opportunity to use the Surfers Paradise collection centre for donations.We will be closing it down when the last of the boxes leaves tomorrow or Thursday.
We are looking for someone to take on the Golden Wish Lists, as Sam is heading overseas to promote the release of her new book,Hot Tips for the Business Traveller, on Saturday. Thanks again to Carole and Judith for their help today while I was away,
Well, the day has arrived and I have a hot copy of the book in my hands.
Well, the day has arrived and I have a hot copy of the book in my hands.
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