[Rotary] A Wonderful Weekend for Rotary on the Coast

[Black, Margaret]

Hello Fellow Rotarians,

What a wonderful weekend for Rotary on the Mendocino Coast. Our End Polio
Now Torch Relay was a great success, and I wanted to take a moment to thank
everyone who helped make it happen. Whether you gave your time, your
resources, or both, your support made a difference.

There are a few people I'd especially like to recognize.

John Cottle not only made a very generous donation but also rode his
bicycle more than 60 miles, much of it against the wind, helping carry the
torch from Fort Bragg to Gualala. Dean Watson joined John for the Fort
Bragg to Mendocino portion of the ride.

Toby Wade was there for all three coastal segments and coordinated with
Supervisor Ted Williams to bring a proclamation to our celebration at
Rotary Park.

Terry Surles took the torch on foot, running a mile along the Mendocino
Headlands.

Our Club President, Gary Hopper, arrived early to help set up Rotary Park
for the festivities, carried the torch through Mendocino, and continues to
carry the torch for our club in so many ways.

It was also wonderful to have our Interact Club join us. Seeing our young
people participate and support this effort was a special part of the day.

A big thank you as well to our fellow Rotarians in Fort Bragg and Gualala.
This really was a collaborative effort, and I think all three clubs can be
proud of what we accomplished together.

At last count, our three coastal clubs had collectively raised
approximately $7,000. With the Gates Foundation's 2-to-1 match, that brings
the total to roughly $21,000, enough to help protect an estimated 7,000
children from polio. That's something we can all feel good about.

Our District's fundraising goal is $50,000, and the torch is still making
its way south. It will finish its journey in Petaluma on October 24, World
Polio Day.

For anyone who would still like to contribute, our fundraising page will
remain open through October 31.

https://raise.rotary.org/en-GB/project/end-polio-now-torch-relay-a014d1033

Beyond the fundraising, I think this weekend was a wonderful reminder of
what Rotary is all about. People coming together, giving what they can, and
working toward something bigger than ourselves.

Thank you again to everyone who was part of it. I'm grateful to be part of
such a wonderful group.

Warmly,
Margaret

*Margaret Black*
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