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Australian Ham Radio net helps tsunami victims
We all know the devastation that the tsunami caused around the North
Western Provinces of the Solomon Islands.
The island of Simbo felt the full brunt of the tsunami.
The resulting damage has left Simbo Island villagers without
basic needs. Most village homes were utterly destroyed.
The loss of life has also taken its toll, with many families
loosing loved ones.
Australia's Eighty Metre Sewing Circle Net,
under the guidance of Don Cripps VK7AY, commenced an
on-air appeal on Good Friday, to raise much-needed funds to assist with
the relief efforts on Simbo Island. The generosity of Amateur Radio operators
on this net has been overwhelming. To date, over one thousand dollars
has been raised.
One of the net’s regular operators, Steve Phillips VK3JY, has
first hand knowledge of the devastation on Simbo Island.
Steve’s daughter, who is married to a local resident, has
conveyed some harrowing stories and that the Island is in
desperate need of assistance.
All monies raised during this appeal will be sent direct to
Simbo Island. The entire amount will be used to assist local
villagers. They are in need of immediate help and the decision on how
to best use the appeal funds will be decided locally. It is very comforting
to know that all monies raised will go directly to the local residents
that are most in need.
The Sewing Circle Net encourages all Australian Amateur Radio operators
to get behind the efforts of raising funds for this very worthy cause.
The Sewing Circle Net appeal will close in a few days. So, please support
the appeal by coming up on the net at 5.00pm local time on 3.590 MHz and
pledge a donation.
Don, VK7AY will record your donation and advise of the many donation lodgment
options that are available. Alternatively, give Don a telephone call on
03 - 6428 7768. The number again 03 6428 7768.
Make a point of coming up on the net and pledging a donation. Your contribution
will be very welcome.
Vince Henderson, VK7VH
Sewing Circle Net,
Source: Wireless
Institute of Australia
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