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Earthquake aid
VOLUNTEERS from Fishponds & Downend Rotary Club have been collecting to help victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Members spent two days collecting cash and card donations at Sainsbury's Emersons Green supermarket in February for charity ShelterBox.
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The charity is sending aid to the survivors of the disaster, which is believed to have claimed at least 50,000 lives.
ShelterBox sends out boxes packed with a tent that can withstand up to 100mph winds, blankets, mattresses and other essentials.
Rotary treasurer Elaine Fowler said: "People have been very generous.
"So many people have seen what has happened on the television and want to do something - we've given them somewhere they can give something.
"One person even gave £100 via our card reader."
The ShelterBox supplies will be distributed to people who need them by local Rotary volunteers in some of the affected areas.
Anyone who is interested in joining Fishponds & Downend Rotary Club can email daveb@fanddrotary.club for more information.
