🌍 Rotary Youth Exchange: A 36-Year Reunion!Rotary friendships last a lifetime! During a recent trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, Rotarian Rick Evans had a heartwarming reunion with Candice Harrison Train, a former Rotary Youth Exchange student he hosted in 1989. Rick had the opportunity to reconnect with Candice whom he and other families hosted in 1989. Candice spent her exchange year with Linda and Gord Johnston, Rick’s family, and Bill and Anne Finley, forming lasting connections that continue to this day.
The reunion was extra special, as Candice finally met Rick’s son, André, who was just a baby when she was first welcomed into their home 36 years ago!
Now an accomplished consultant and entrepreneur, Candice owns two Gelato stores in Johannesburg. However, with ongoing infrastructure challenges in the city, including water shortages and power outages, she and her family are preparing to relocate to Cape Town by the end of the year.
Rotary Youth Exchange changes lives—not just for the students, but for the host families who welcome them. These lifelong friendships are just one of the many ways Rotary connects people across the globe.
Candice, hosted by Linda and Gord Johnston, Rick’s family, and Bill and Anne Finley, has built a successful career as a consultant and business owner. Today, she owns two Gelato stores in Johannesburg and is planning a move to Cape Town with her family.
Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program creates friendships that stand the test of time!
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