|
The Rotary Club of Strongsville Puts Boots & Life on the Ground to Help Ukrainians! Thanks to everyone in the community who donated to our fund, which has raised over $60,000 so far. Money has already been wired into Poland to assist there, and Pat and Brian are assessing further needs. Update from Brian: From Warsaw to Częstochowa to Krakow, we are accomplishing our mission in Poland Our trip has been a very humbling experience thus far. It is overwhelming to see the look on the refugees’ faces: terrified, uncertain, fear, and the look of “what next” from the children. At our Rotary meeting in Częstochowa, we heard Alina’s story, a 13-year old Ukrainian refugee who escaped with her grandmother. (Pictured below) Alina and her grandmother walked for over 16 hours to get to safety in Poland. The Częstochowa Rotary group has taken her and other refugees into their care. Provided food, job, loving home and stability. The power of Rotary and the human heart is amazing! As we reflect on her story, We are so blessed to be in America. We should not take our liberties for granted. Update: Medical supplies and donations delivered to our Polish Rotary groups. The funds will be used for a much needed ambulance, medical supplies and family refugee support. Everything here is very well organized and running smoothly. The refugees are well taken cared for and provided many of their needs. Many of whom are returning to their families in Ukraine. We continue on our way to provide goodwill. Highly encouraged by the Polish Rotary groups, Pat and I are on a tour today to visit Auschwitz, Birkenau, and the Oskar Schindler Factory. Thank you everyone for the overwhelming support and prayers. We could not do what we are doing without you all! God bless! |
Read more...
|
|
|