Media Release

20th October 2013

ShelterBox invites you to put your best foot forward

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ShelterBox is inviting schools, youth groups, workplaces and Rotary clubs to take part in an exciting international event, Socks 4 Syria. The idea is simple. Ask everyone to show their silly, odd or colourful socks for a day and bring in a donation. It’s a great way to bring people together whilst raising vitally needed funds for ShelterBox’s Syria Refugee Appeal.

When it comes to helping Syria’s millions of refugees, disaster aid charity ShelterBox is asking you to put your best foot forward – indeed your best-dressed feet forward – in a fun fundraising day that will raise a smile in any school, club, office or workplace.

Take a walk on the wild side, and show everyone the most shocking or show-off pair in your sock drawer. You have nothing to lose but your inhibitions and $2.

It’s so easy to take part. Simply, click on ‘Socks 4 Syria’ link on our website homepage to get started. Choose your own Socks 4 Syria date, and the easy to use guide will walk you through everything you need to do to make your day a success! You can also download the posters and other fundraising materials listed in the guide.

If you need a leg-up, we also have an experienced fundraising team on hand that would be delighted to hear from you and can provide advice and guidance on your Socks 4 Syria day. Just contact us at:  info@shelterbox.org

ShelterBox New Zealand Event organiser Irene Mosley says, ‘Socks 4 Syria is a great way to raise money for families who don’t have much to smile about at present. Our silly behavior and donations can be turned into vital shelter and equipment, letting these struggling families know that the world hasn’t abandoned them. I do hope you can set up your own Socks 4 Syria event – I can assure you it will be easy, fun and very worthwhile.’

ShelterBox’s Syria Refugee Appeal is aiming to help up to 5,000 more refugee families each year.

Information about our Syria Appeal can be found at: www.shelterbox.org.nz/news.php?id=1313

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NOTE TO EDITORS:

SHELTERBOX
ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides emergency shelter and life-saving supplies to families around the world who are affected by disasters. The ShelterBox solution is to provide the essentials a family needs to survive and begin rebuilding their lives at the time when they need it the most.

ShelterBox aims to help the areas where the need is greatest by providing shelter, warmth, comfort and dignity to families in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Each big, green ShelterBox is tailored to every disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, water purification and storage equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children's activity pack and other vital items.

To find out more, please visit:  www.shelterbox.org.nz.

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