Sarasota’s ShelterBox Sends Aid To Japan
Disaster relief is on its way for those caught in the middle of Japan’s devastating earthquakes.
ShelterBox — the international disaster relief organization with U.S. headquarters in Lakewood Ranch — has already sent 600 ShelterBoxes to survivors in northern Japan, according to a recent CNN interview with founder Tom Henderson.
Each ShelterBox contains a water purification system, warm blankets, tool kit, tents and cooking supplies.
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