The 15,000 RAT Kits sponsored by Buddha’s Light International Association World Headquarters from Taiwan had arrived at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Auckland at 1 pm, 14 March 2022.
Abbess led the BLIA members to pack the RAT Kits and contact the schools to arrange for pick up/delivery. Part of the kits were sent to FGS Christchurch and received at night on the same day. In a gesture of goodwill and generosity, an unnamed Air NZ employee and a Customs member decided to waive the freight charge upon learning that the kits are given to schools for free.
On the 14th and 15th, under the leadership of Counties Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell and Inspector Colin Higson, the police team gave un-hold back support to the distribution of supplies to the schools without delay, an unprecedented ‘111 delivery’ of these precious RAT kits to schools with the Temple team.
Within the week of 14th – 18th March, nearly 100 schools have received 15,000 kits both in Auckland and Christchurch. The schools were grateful for the supplies as they expressed their desperate need for RAT kits during this challenging time. School principals and teachers are extremely appreciative of the Temple and Police, who care and provide enormous support on time.
