On Friday, Oct 23 the Rotary club of Norfolk Sunrise presented a cheque to the Port Dover Legion to assist with the costs of the new fire suppression unit in their kitchen. Funds were made available through the clubs Catch the Ace fundraiser held every Friday at the legion.
Pictured are (L to R)
Gail Catherwood (RCNS member) , Wally Breen ( President of Legion) , Keith Jones ( RCNS member) , Jim Pilkington ( Legion member) and Gail Bouw (RCNS member)
Coats for Kids: 26 Years of Keeping Our Community Warm
For the 26th consecutive year, Norfolk Sunrise Rotary organized Coats for Kids, helping individuals and families stay warm as colder weather arrives.
With a simple philosophy—“There are no eligibility requirements. Just come!”—everyone is welcome to take what they need, no questions asked.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, nearly 800 coats were collected and cleaned with the help of Peerless Cleaners Ltd. Local knitting groups also donated approximately 200 handmade sets of hats and mittens, along with lap blankets.
The response was overwhelming! Families began arriving when the doors opened at 9:00 a.m., and within just 35 minutes, almost all the coats had been distributed. Remaining items were shared with local shelters, support centres and charitable organizations.
After 26 years, Coats for Kids continues to be a wonderful example of community spirit. Thank you to our donors, volunteers, partners and knitting groups for helping keep our neighbours warm!
Norfolk County Raises the Flag for World Polio Day
Today, Norfolk County recognized World Polio Day (October 24) and the global End Polio Now campaign with a special flag-raising ceremony in the town centre.
Councilman Adam Veri, who is also a member of the Rotary Club of Simcoe, attended the ceremony and shared remarks highlighting the importance of this global initiative.
It was a proud and meaningful moment for everyone in attendance as we came together to raise awareness of the ongoing fight to eradicate polio worldwide.
Pictured at the ceremony are Norfolk Sunrise Rotarians President Pam S, John W., Lisa B., Wolf L., and Cathy H., alongside Councilman Adam Veri.
Thank you to Norfolk County for recognizing World Polio Day and supporting Rotary’s ongoing efforts to make polio a disease of the past. Together, we can help build a polio-free world for future generations!
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There were 14 walkers on Saturday on the Delhi rail trail on a beautiful fall day to raise awareness and funds for End Polio Now. Twelve of us then went to Ramblin' Road Brewery for a tour and lunch. Great turnout to raise awareness and have some fun fellowship. Thanks to Wolf for organizing the outing.
