{"id":44473,"date":"2024-06-20T09:46:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T07:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/lions-amazon-bring-relief-to-kariega-residents-20240619\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:54:32","slug":"lions-amazon-bring-relief-to-kariega-residents-20240619","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/lions-amazon-bring-relief-to-kariega-residents-20240619\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions, Amazon bring relief to Kariega residents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The recent floods caused havoc in various parts of Kariega and surrounding areas. A large number of residents were left stranded as a result of the extensive damage to property and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Uitenhage Lions Club was one among many civic organisations and religious establishments that answered the call to humanitarian aid. The Lions were supported in their relief efforts by a partnership with Amazon, the International online shopping giant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the beginning of 2024, the Lions Clubs of South Africa were chosen by Amazon to be their preferred relief organisation\u201d, says Uitenhage Lions President Tanja Erasmus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis essentially means that Amazon has committed to supporting Lions\u2019 activities financially and otherwise.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erasmus added that this agreement played a huge role in ensuring that the Lions of Uitenhage could respond to the crises effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_1c4a3369\">\n<div class=\"text\">With the assistance of Amazon, we were able to provide essentials such as toiletries, ladies\u2019 hygiene products and food to affected residents. This went a long way towards supplementing and enhancing aid received from various quarters.<\/div>\n<div class=\"citation\">Erasmus<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lion President Erasmus is full of praise for the aid received from various sources. \u201cA tragedy like this brings out the best in people. Our Club received donations from all over the country as well as from the Lions Clubs of St. Croix and Host in Gqeberha.\u201d &lt;&lt;&lt; Not sure what is meant by \u201cand Host\u201d&gt;&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also had several individuals offering donations of food and clothing. The biggest accolade does, however, go to the members of the Uitenhage Lions Club. Their absolute dedication and willingness to sacrifice their time and resources to serve the communities of Kariega and Despatch truly knows no bounds,\u201d Erasmus said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus of the Uitenhage Lions will now shift from disaster relief to social relief. \u201cOur efforts do not stop here. 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