Once again, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise (RCNS), in collaboration with Peerless Cleaners, the Langton Knitters and the First Baptist Church have organized our annual Coats for Kids & Adults community support event.With the support of many players, we collected over 1500 coats and had a variety of knitted products donated for distribution.
Peerless Cleaners ensured that all the products were cleaned and hygienically prepared for give-away (think about that as a contribution the next time you take in a coat to be cleaned!!).
The Langton Knitters donated over 8 boxes of home-made hats and mitten sets, knitted lap blankets, and knitted slippers.
At the actual event, more than 90% of the coats were distributed.
Sunrisers then bagged the few left-over coats and knitted items, all of which will be going to several pre-determined local-area support agencies.
We like to think that the RCNS supplied a lot of warmth to many Norfolk families this morning. As a result, we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Rotarians, family and friends who helped with unloading the trucks, setting up on Friday, welcoming and assisting guests on Saturday and distributing the overflow to the various centres this coming week. This event could not happen without you - it's all about Service above Self.All of this community support continues to be co-ordinated by our own Bettyann Carty who writes in that, "I really appreciate the support from the volunteer teams on Friday & Saturday. My heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone."
Volunteer workers who made this continuing initiative happen;
Bettyann Carty (lead), Lisa Carty, Gail Bouw, Linda Muir, John Wallace, Wolf Lindemann, Cathy Harrop, Mary Mercato, Kristine Carey, Pam Shantz, Paul Zorad, Andy Kooistra, Paul&Debbie Macko, Nancy Sherwin, Dave Nicolle, Dave Bradshaw, Dave Douglas, Steve Malo, Donna Raytrowski & Albert.