Presentation to " Gift of Life"

We are a Rotarian-based organization that over the past four decades has helped more than 27,600 children from 78 countries across 5 continents receive treatment for their heart disease. Our global network of caring is comprised of 77 Gift of Life Affiliated Programs throughout the world. The majority of these programs are based in Rotary Clubs or Rotary Districts. Through our collaborative efforts, we are healing little hearts around the world who otherwise would not receive treatment.

Pictured: Jennifer Turner (President Rotary Club of Lincoln, Valerie Phillips(Gift of Life) Barb Mitges (Birthday girl)

For her 60th birthday, Barb Mitges received the gift of $600.00 from Jennifer Hopkins former Lincoln Rotarian to be given to a charity of her choice. While at the District Conference in Batavia she discovered District 7090 " Gift of Life " program and decided to support that charity. This program brings children to the Children's Hospital in Buffalo and Sick Kids in Toronto for cardiac surgery. Since 1996 they have been able to save 44 children. Their brochure shows pictures of these children

There are 67 Gift of Life Preograms throughout the world and has treated 17,000 children from 67 countries.

Valerie Phillips from Hagersville spoke eloquently about the program and received a cheque for $800.00 from Barb Mitges. She also informed us that teams of nurses and doctors are now going to the Dominican to train staff in those countries.

Thanks to Barb and George for hosting this event at their home.