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Rotary meets $200 Million Challenge, as Polio is nearly eradicated from the face of the earth.

posted 22 Jan 2012 12:49 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 22 Jan 2012 12:54 ]

Rotary meets $200 Million Challenge, as Polio is nearly eradicated from the earth.

Once a dease that mamed and terrorized countless people around the earth, today Polio has almost been completely wiped off the face of our planet.  Only a few pockets remain on earth... the most difficult pockets.

This near-eradication has been possible in large part by the efforts of Rotary world-wide.  Backed by a $200 million dollar grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Rotary has raised another matching $200 million for the cause.

The job is almost done... but we can't stop now, or we would risk the return of this dreaded desease.  To that end, Rotary continues it's battle to end Polio in the last pockets of this earth.  Now the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has added another $50 million USD to the fight.

Not only is the Rotary Club of Strathroy involved in many community projects in the Strathroy area, but they are also a strong supporter of this united cause in eradicating Polio.  It brings great pleasure to Strathroy Rotarians to know how close we have come in making Polio history... forever!

For more information, visit www.rotary.org/foundation/polioplus/


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Strathroy Blood Donor Clinic January 24 at the Gemini Sportsplex

posted 22 Jan 2012 09:09 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 22 Jan 2012 09:10 ]

What?: Strathroy Blood Donor Clinic

When?: January 24th, 4:00pm - 7:30pm 

Where?: Strathroy Gemini Sportsplex, 667 Adair Blvd. (beside new highschool)

New Donors and Walk-ins Welcome!
Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment or ask any questions.





We need Strathroy to rally together because it takes many units of blood to save a patient. One blood donation equals one unit of blood. For instance, it can take: 

·        Up to 50 units of blood to help someone in a car accident 
·        Up to 2 units to help someone who needs brain surgery 
·        Up to 5 units to help someone in cancer treatment 
·        Up to 8 units a week to help someone with leukemia 
·        Up to 5 units to save someone who needs cardiovascular surgery 
·        Up to 2 to 8 units to help someone with internal bleeding 
·        Up to 2 units a day to help someone undergoing a bone marrow transplant 
·        Up to 4 units a month to help someone with Aplastic Anemia 
·        Up to 2 units for a hip replacement 





Thank you to the Rotary Club of Strathroy, and all Strathroy Rotarians
for supporting and assisting the Strathroy Blood Donor clinics!





Rotary Christmas Dinner Big Winner for Local Charities

posted 2 Jan 2012 14:06 by Johan Rondelez

The Rotary Club of Strathroy recently held their annual Christmas dinner.  With proceeds from a Silent Auction held at the dinner, Strathroy Rotarians were able to donate $600 the local Salvation Army, plus another $400 to the Womens' Rural Resource Centre!

Strathroy Rotary welcomes newest member Shawn Thompson!

posted 2 Jan 2012 09:46 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 2 Jan 2012 09:57 ]

Welcome aboard Rotarian Shawn Thompson!

Shawn was officially inducted at our December 20 2011 Christmas Party / Silent Auction.

Rotary Club of Strathroy Warms Santa Parade Spectators With Hot Chocolate

posted 21 Nov 2011 12:56 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 21 Nov 2011 13:04 ]


Spectators of Strathroy's Santa Parade this past weekend warmed up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate compliments of the Rotary Club of Strathroy.
Donations were also being accepted for the clubs latest high-profile project... the new Rotary Splash Pad, scheduled for completion in 2012.


  


This is just one of the ways that member Rotarians in the club give to our local community. Thank you to all the Rotarians that helped to put this delicious event on!

Local Graduating Student Annie Hinton Wins "World Issues Award" presented by the Rotary Club of Strathroy

posted 6 Nov 2011 08:02 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 6 Nov 2011 08:03 ]

On November 4, 2011 Rotary presented graduating student Annie Hinton the Rotary Club of Strathroy World Issues Award. Annie was Valedictorian at the commencement ceremonies of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute. She is an honours scholar and received a total of nine awards that evening. Annie continues her education at Dalhousie University where she is studying Journalism.

Flash-Mob hits London Ontario with "This Close!" Polio message

posted 30 Oct 2011 05:56 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 30 Oct 2011 06:07 ]


The Rotary Club of London with Rotaract members from UWO and Fanshawe College helped London know "We're This Close" to ending polio.

Strathroy Holiday Home Tour Nov 11 & 12

posted 20 Oct 2011 15:51 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 20 Oct 2011 15:52 ]

The Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce and the Strathroy Rockets presents:

 

The Holiday Home Tour 2011

Friday November 11th, 2011 6-9 PM

Saturday November 12th, 2011 1-4 PM


The Rotary Club of Strathroy is especially proud to have some of our very own Strathroy Rotarians showing in this tour!










Passports are $10.00 and can be purchased at:

The Chamber of Commerce office

Olive Lane Floral & Gifts

Libro Financial

Salt & Peppers

Once Upon a Time Weddings

 

For more information call Shannon or Terri at 519-245-7620

Help Rotary Help Save Lives in Strathroy

posted 16 Oct 2011 08:21 by Johan Rondelez   [ updated 16 Oct 2011 08:28 ]

What?: Strathroy Blood Donor Clinic

When?: Oct 20, 12:30pm to 8:00pm

Where?: Christian Reformed Church, 476 Metcalfe Street East (Corner of Metcalf & York St.)

New Donors and Walk-ins Welcome!
Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment or ask any questions.





We need Strathroy to rally together because it takes many units of blood to save a patient. One blood donation equals one unit of blood. For instance, it can take: 

·        Up to 50 units of blood to help someone in a car accident 
·        Up to 2 units to help someone who needs brain surgery 
·        Up to 5 units to help someone in cancer treatment 
·        Up to 8 units a week to help someone with leukemia 
·        Up to 5 units to save someone who needs cardiovascular surgery 
·        Up to 2 to 8 units to help someone with internal bleeding 
·        Up to 2 units a day to help someone undergoing a bone marrow transplant 
·        Up to 4 units a month to help someone with Aplastic Anemia 
·        Up to 2 units for a hip replacement 





Thank you to the Rotary Club of Strathroy, and all Strathroy Rotarians
for supporting and assisting the Strathroy Blood Donor clinics!






Goderich Tornado Disaster Relief Fund... 2:1 matching grant!

posted 26 Sep 2011 07:02 by Johan Rondelez

 

As most of us are aware, a most powerful tornado hit the City of Goderich on Sunday, August 21.   This storm killed one person and injured another 35-40 individuals.  To quote Randy Mawson of Environment Canada  "this was the worse damage he has seen in his 36 years by a storm.

To help out the community of Goderich, the Rotary club of Goderich is collecting funds to help the victims who have suffered.  All funds collected by the Goderich Rotary Club will be forwarded to the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program where they will receive a 2:1 Government match.  Therefore, a $1,000 contribution will provide $3,000 in relief.

If any Rotarian or Club wishes to help out the Goderich community, they can mail their checks to the Goderich Rotary Charitable Foundation - Tornado Fund at Box 41, Goderich, Ontario,  N7A  3Y5, Canada.  The DEADLINE for all contributions is November 14.

To quote President Ann McCauley of the Goderich Rotary Club, "Goderich will work hard to rebuild and once again be the prettiest down in Canada"  

Your generous support is very much appreciated.


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