Achievements and activities of some of our clubs in Rotary District 5040 in the past 30 days or so. The photo features a photo from the Pet Santa Photo fundraiser sponsored in part as a fundraiser by Rotary Clubs of Vancouver Cambie, Vancouver Arbutus and Lions Gate.
As we reflect on 2024 and our Rotary journey, we are reminded of the theme that guides us: The Magic of Rotary. This magic isn’t found in spells or illusions—it lies in the incredible power we have to transform lives and create lasting change. Nowhere is this more evident than in our work in Disease Prevention and Treatment, one of Rotary’s key areas of focus. Imagine a world where children no longer suffer from preventable diseases, where every family has access to clean water and basic healthcare, and where communities thrive because health is no longer a barrier to success. Rotary is making this vision a reality.
Achievements and activities of some of our clubs in Rotary District 5040 in the past 60 days or so. The photo features RC Richmond Sunset's Winter Wonderland opening on November 30th, of 20 - 30 decorated, sponsored Christmas trees, inside and outside of Richmond City Hall, concert, reception, greetings from Mayor and Council, MLAs and MPs and carol singing to raise funds for various community causes.
In the small beach resort town of Bucerias, on the southwest coast of Mexico, there were no non-profit care homes for the elderly in the community and in the entire state of Nayarit when Rotarians Jim and Marilyn Moxin decided to found Casa de la Paz, which opened in July 2024. The Rotary Club of Richmond partnered with the Rotary Club of Oak Bay to support the new facility with two solar panels for. The Rotary Club of Richmond held a fundraising dinner at the Little Mexico Cantina in Steveston and contributed $2,667. With $1,333 from The Rotary Foundation through a District Grant the Richmond club donated $4,000 for the solar panels.
The 1,000 volunteers of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) have saved the lives of nearly 3,000 people and assisted nearly 10,000 in trouble on coastal and some inland waters of BC in the past seven years. On 15 minutes call 24/7 year round the volunteers provide marine search and rescue services out of 30 rescue stations and respond to around 450-500 missions per year in all types of weather conditions at no cost to those they save or assist.
Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise contributed $3,000 and $1,500 came through a District Grant from The Rotary Foundation towards the purchase of three sets of personal safety equipment for the RCMSAR volunteers in the West Vancouver rescue station.
As November unfolds, we embrace Rotary Foundation Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the cornerstone of Rotary International—our Rotary Foundation. Here in District 5040, we see the power of our collective efforts brought to life and The Magic of Rotary truly comes alive. Through the Rotary Foundation, we are Empowering Through Unity, driving meaningful change across communities both locally and globally.
For decades, the Rotary Foundation has been the force that enables District 5040 to thrive as agents of change. Whether addressing local challenges or contributing to global efforts, the Foundation empowers us to act decisively and compassionately.
In the small beach resort town of Bucerias, on the southwest coast of Mexico, there were no non-profit care homes for the elderly in the community and in the entire state of Nayarit when Rotarians Jim and Marilyn Moxin decided to found Casa de la Paz, which opened in July 2024. The Rotary Club of Richmond partnered with the Rotary Club of Oak Bay to support the new facility with two solar panels for. The Rotary Club of Richmond held a fundraising dinner at the Little Mexico Cantina in Steveston and contributed $2,667. With $1,333 from The Rotary Foundation through a District Grant the Richmond club donated $4,000 for the solar panels.
As November unfolds, we embrace Rotary Foundation Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the cornerstone of Rotary International—our Rotary Foundation. Here in District 5040, we see the power of our collective efforts brought to life and The Magic of Rotary truly comes alive. Through the Rotary Foundation, we are Empowering Through Unity, driving meaningful change across communities both locally and globally.
