BY JAMES WERNICKE
President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
PURPLE PINKY
When: October 24
Where: Los Alamos elementary schools
https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/Purplepinky
Goal: $5000
For decades, Rotary International has been at the forefront of the global fight against polio, reducing cases by 99.9% since 1988. We are so close to eradication, but the job isn’t done, and continued vaccinations are paramount to ensure this debilitating disease never resurfaces.
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is proud to continue our Purple Pinky Fundraiser to support Rotary’s polio eradication efforts. Just as children in countries receiving the polio vaccine have their pinky finger marked purple, we will be partnering with Los Alamos Public Schools on Friday, October 24 to give elementary school students the opportunity to have their pinky dyed purple, learn about global health and the importance of vaccinations, and optionally, bring a $1 donation to help us in the fight for a polio-free world. We also invite the community to donate at https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/Purplepinky.
With our goal nearly accomplished, Rotary is starting to use its established vaccination infrastructure to combat cervical cancer by providing vaccines for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as well, ensuring our vaccinations resources continue to build goodwill after polio is eradicated.
Scene from previous Meals of Hope Event. Courtesy photo
MEALS OF HOPE
When: November 22 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Crossroads Bible Church, 97 E Rd
https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/Mealsofhope
Goal: $8000
Hunger affects more than 40,000 people in northern New Mexico, even in Los Alamos. The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is excited to announce our upcoming Meals of Hope meal packing event, aiming to provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals for those facing food insecurity.
Our ambitious goal is to raise $8,000 to pack 25,000 meals, which will be distributed to families throughout Northern New Mexico by The Food Depot, who delivers more than 700,000 meals each month through its network of over 80 partners. You can help us reach this goal by donating at https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/Mealsofhope
Beyond financial contributions, we also need volunteers to help us pack these meals. If you can lend a hand, please join us at Crossroads Bible Church on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Your time and effort will provide thousands of meals for northern New Mexico families.
GLOBAL GRANT FUND
https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/3dbxsf
Goal: $4000
When you contribute to our Global Grant Fund, The Rotary Foundation and Rotary District 5520 combined match 180% of every dollar contributed. This means your donation goes significantly further, impacting more lives in greater ways.
This year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos has identified 16 promising Global Grant candidates across various humanitarian areas from medical surgeries to clean drinking water. Our goal is to support 2-4 of these projects with $500-$1,000 each, empowering international communities with sustainable solutions to pressing challenges.
To contribute to our Global Grant Fund and help us maximize this powerful matching opportunity, please visit https://www.losalamosgives.org/story/3dbxsf
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is committed to service above self, tackling critical issues both locally and internationally. Your support, in any form, is invaluable. Together, we can build healthier communities, eradicate disease, and help sustain those in need. Please consider donating or volunteering today!
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos meets every Tuesday at noon at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Rd. For more information or to connect with us, please visit https://rotarylosalamos.org.