Speakers

Brenda Adelman is a keynote speaker, award-winning one-person show performer, and forgiveness expert. In this 20-minute presentation, she will share how we can transform even the most difficult chapters of our lives into greater freedom, resilience, and connection. Brenda has chosen to donate her time to Rotary because its “Service Above Self” motto deeply aligns with her belief that what we have lived through can become something that serves others.

Join Old Mission Rotary as we welcome the Rotary District 5340 ShelterBox Chair for a look at how emergency shelter helps families rebuild after disaster. Learn how ShelterBox responds to disasters and conflict, delivers essential supplies, and partners with Rotary to reach communities in need.

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Join Old Mission Rotary for a look at two Rotary Global Grant projects: Ámbar – Free Space for Our Kids and Saving Hearts, Saving Lives. Learn about the community needs behind each project, the people they serve, and how Rotary partnerships bring these efforts to life.

Led by Dr. Anshu Chandra through the Global Eye Project, the Haiti Eye Clinic brings essential eye care to underserved communities in rural Haiti. Through free eye exams, vision-saving treatments, and training for local staff, the clinic helps prevent blindness and restore independence. Efforts are now underway to build a permanent facility to sustain and expand this vital work.

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VIDAII brings together San Diego State University, UC San Diego, and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California to provide medical care and public health services to families in San Quintín, Baja California. Old Mission Rotary has supported the program since 2009, working with local leaders to upgrade school kitchens, improve access to clean drinking water, and help fund a medical transport van.

Somali Family Service, guided by its community champions, empowers immigrants, refugees, and other underserved communities in San Diego through its programs that promote health, educational and economic success, and leadership development.