My fellow Rotarians,
It's that time of year where our District 7070 will be holding two events on Saturday, April 28, 2018 to promote HIV/AIDS awareness across the globe. Due to the vast geographical span of our District, Toronto has worked in tandem with Belleville to put on two walks so that all clubs have an opportunity to participate somewhere not too far from home. We encourage you to once again participate through your support and attendance in 2018.
Read more, right here, for all of the details.....
http://toronto.rotaryaidswalk.
http://belleville.
As a chair of the Toronto Rotary Pokerwalk, I encourage you to volunteer your dedication and leadership to this year's walk. I can make myself available for a live presentation for your club if you would like to learn more about the walk or want help rallying your club’s participation! Contact details are below:
Nicholas Ryall
Chair – Toronto Rotary Pokerwalk for HIV/AIDS
Service Director - Toronto Twilight Rotary Club
T: 647-382-8519
This year for our residual beneficiary, we our promoting an HIV/AIDS organization that helps our First Nations communities in our province: Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy. The Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy was created by a steering committee composed of government representatives, researchers, community representatives and people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The goal of the strategy is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal Peoples in Ontario, through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction principles. The strategy is a provincially mandated AIDS service organization that provides outreach and support services, through regional outreach workers, to off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Every year, our district strives for the best possible turnout so that we have reason to continue this annual event. That large turnout is only possible with leaders encouraging their family, friends, and fellow Rotarians to attend and raise funds. Remember, the work the organizations do can only really be understood from the mouths of their volunteers. We encourage you to come and join us on April 28th for a day of fellowship and education. Some of the charities who are attending to speak include OAHAS, PWA, Stephen Lewis Foundation, and APAA. We recommend that you consider all these charities for your generous donations. Remember, 75% of what your club raises goes to a charity of your choice.
Hope to see you there!
Thank you,
Nick Ryall