by Southtowne Rotary | Sep 4, 2014 | International Rotary Programs, Programs we Support
For years, Southtowne member Lauren Alexander worked as a volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital. When RiverBend opened, new equipment and supplies were purchased, and there was a surfeit of older, usable materials. Lauren suggested to hospital staff that, as a Rotarian,...
by Southtowne Rotary | Sep 4, 2014 | International Rotary Programs, Programs we Support
Attached is picture of ambulance donated by city of Oakridge, OR and shipped by Dr. Ellen Heinitz, Grants Pass, OR, to Democratic Republic of Congo. The ambulance arrived and the following is a note from Dr. Ysu in Congo regarding their first use of the ambulance as a...
by Southtowne Rotary | Jun 5, 2014 | International Rotary Programs, Programs we Support
Our own lovely Jenni from Finland is about to finish her year abroad, hosted by Southtowne Rotary and shared her experiences today. Jenni says this has been the best year of her life. She left for Eugene on August 5th and started the biggest adventure of her life. She...
by Southtowne Rotary | Jul 10, 2013 | International Rotary Programs, Programs we Support
As supporters of Escuela de Educacion Especial we are reminded daily of the optimism and resilience of each of the special young people we serve. It soon became apparent that beside the fact that these children had been dealt a tough hand with their deafness, they...