Rotarian Divers Generous as Ever
Every year,
the IFRSD
gathers for a dive trip that takes us to a different and unique part of
the world. It is tradition for us to contact a Rotary club in the
town/village we will be visiting to arrange for our fellowship to
present dollars to a needy project for their community.
Some of the things we have done in the past are contribute dollars for computer equipment for an elementary school in San Cristobal, Equador; a marine project in Belize; badly needed swing sets for the children in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and the Nacamaki Medical Project on the Island of Koro in the Fiji Islands.
The Island of Koro is a small island, several hours by boat from Sava, the capital of Fiji. While diving in the Fiji Islands, it was brought to the attention of Thomas Hosey and Mary Ann Leone of the tremendous need for a medical clinic on this island servicing nine surrounding villages comprised of approximately 900 people.
The government has told the village that the current clinic, a two room tin building, does not meet its current health standards. None of the houses in the village have running water nor does the clinic. The current clinic does not have electricity. If the villagers do not replace the clinic, the government has stated it will discontinue its support. We have contacted the Health Department and have been told if we could raise the money, US $6,000, a new medical facility could be built.
We are happy to report that because of the generous support of Rotary Clubs and personal contributions of our dive fellowship, we have raised $6,000 for the project. The following have made contributions toward our project.
Richard Love, Rotarian - personnally - $500
Uwe Shultz, Lahaina Rotary, Hawaii - $500
Maureen Smitt - Rotarian - personally - $250 plus the Fort Myers Rotary, Florida - $250
Dan Lockwood of St. Clair Rotary, Michigan -$500
Mary Ann Leone & Thomas Hosey of Mt. Clemens Rotary, Michigan $1,000
Sam Forbes of Denver Rotary, Colorado $1,000
Members of the IFRSD on the Sixth Expedition to Fiji - $1,500
Rob Stroud of Madison Rotary, Wisconsin $500
Thank you everyone for your generosity for you have touched the lives of many.