Although the recent adverse weather in the UK has caused many of us inconvenience through slippery pavements and roads, nothing can compare to the tragedy that has hit the people of Haiti. Rotary locally & worldwide has swung into action with the provision of the now well-known Shelterboxes. Shelterbox has sent over 3000 boxes which have now arrived in Haiti and are being allocated by ShelterBox Response Teams who are on the ground, helping to organise distribution to the worst affected areas. As these boxes are sent out, more are being packed, creating a need for new boxes and further funding. Rotary clubs in Great Britain and Ireland are reaching out into communities and asking for help to support this life-saving equipment. On Saturday 23rd January the two Rotary Clubs in Caterham held a joint collection for Shelterboxes Haitian Earthquake Appeal. Over £2,700 including Gift Aid was collected on the day. The Rotary Clubs would like to thank the people of Caterham for their kind generosity. As one Rotarian said, “I’ve been in The Round Table and Rotary for over 30 years and I have never seen a huge response like this.” Thanks is also due to The Church Walk Centre management team for their support on the day and the staff at Tandridge Council for granting a licence to collect so quickly. The money contributed will buy six Shelterboxes (just under £500 per box) that provide a tent with room for ten people, blankets, ground sheets, water purification equipment, a stove, tools and cookware as well as things to keep the children entertained. Some of the boxes have been used to create recovery wards at hospitals. Shelterbox say this is the most complex deployment that they have been involved with because so much of the infrastructure has been destroyed. Although they have been getting aid through to the island, more boxes are desperately needed.