Donate to Haiti Relief – Rotary Club

January 19, 2010 | Story by: Hal Goodtree | Categories: Non Profit

Kids donating stuff for Haiti at the alternate drop off on Monday. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Local Rotary clubs, in conjunction with Rotary International, have arranged for six small planes (Beechcraft Barons) to deliver emergency supplies to rural areas of Haiti where first responder resources are not available.

These planes will land on small remote airstrips and reach people who would otherwise depend on Port au Prince for resources which are no longer available.

The following items are needed:

• Over the counter pain relievers
• Medicated skin lotions
• Bandages, sterile gauze and pads
• Wound care items/medical supplies
• Water purification tablets or devices (available from camping stores like REI)
• Non-bulky feminine supplies (ultra thin pads)
• Light, non-bulky blankets (fleece material cut into 6ʼ lengths is a good option)

WHERE TO DONATE

Donations will be accepted at the Handmade for Haiti store in Cary at 1883 Lake Pine Drive (just north of Hwy. 64 next to Courtneyʼs Restaurant) during the following hours:

12pm – 2pm
Friday, Jan. 22nd
Saturday, Jan 23rd

ALTERNATE DROP OFF

Outside retail hours, donations may be placed in the orange plastic bin at 302 Bordeaux Lane in the MacGregor West subdivision.

For more info, visit Rotary District 7710.