Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford sets up Philippine Disaster Relief Fund
We’ve seen
the devastating news about the Washi Typhoon and resulting disaster that has
occurred in the Philippines.
Many people
have lost everything and over 1000 are now reported dead, with and estimated 900
people still missing.
These
people need our help! Rotarians and friends can encourage their hope and help
them to rebuild their lives.
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Over 1000 are dead
and 900 people are still missing. |
Many have lost their
homes, farms and livelihood. |
Please make a
difference with your financial donation today:
Online – go to www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org
and select “Donate to
our Charitable Foundation” link.
Then select “Flood Disaster Relief Fund,
Philippines” so your contribution goes to this
special account.
Cheque – Make out to: Rotary Club Woodstock-Oxford Charitable
Benefit Trust
and mail to: Peter Stam, Treasurer. 656441 15th line, RR#
7 Woodstock, On. N4S 7W2
(Canadian
tax receipts will be issued electronically if online payment or via mail if
cheque payment.)
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Imagine drinking this. No
water, food or electricity here. |
Devastation when
wind and water swept away everything. |
We have
reports that friends and neighbors are walking knee deep in mud, searching for
lost loved ones in their community.
There are
first hand reports of no water or electricity and farming crops wiped out, in
addition to houses and farm buildings.
In addition to several news sites, you can see the devastation at this Washington Post photo gallery.
Please
help these people in desperate need. There are local Rotarians in the recipient community to
oversee the humanitarian aid.
Dr. Grace
from Woodstock flew to the Philippines today to help family and friends who have
been affected with damage and loss.
In a
previous email I told you of her family residing in the area and loss of their
farm operation with other neighbors..
We hope that
you will consider contributing to this cause, helping share a light of hope into
the dark corners of despair that many
are feeling
right now. For more information please contact myself or Peter Stam, our
Treasurer peter@mankar.ca
With
appreciation and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.
PDG Douglas W Vincent, RC Woodstock-Oxford