Ending Polio — A Commitment We Share
For decades, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore has proudly supported Rotary’s commitment to end polio, standing behind this historic effort since Rotary first took on the challenge of protecting children from this devastating disease.
Our members have continued that commitment year after year through contributions to PolioPlus, fundraising activities and raising awareness in our community.
For the past 10 years, our club has received recognition from Rotary International for our financial support of the campaign — a distinction that reflects the generosity and dedication of our members.
Rotary began its fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize children in the Philippines. In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, and later became a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Since then, worldwide polio cases have been reduced by more than 99.9%.
Today, the world is closer than ever to eradicating polio, but the work is not finished. As long as the poliovirus exists anywhere, children everywhere remain at risk.
For Rotary Lakeshore, supporting PolioPlus is about being part of something extraordinary — Rotarians around the world working together toward a future where no child ever again suffers from polio.
We have been part of this journey for decades — and we remain committed until the job is finished.
Improving Health Through Sanitation in Nepal
Our newest international service project is helping bring safe, sustainable sanitation to a remote community in Nepal.
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is partnering with Rotary BNMC and the Rotary Club of Godawari, Nepal, to support the construction of composting toilets in an area where access to adequate sanitation is limited.
Something as basic as a safe toilet can have an enormous impact. Improved sanitation helps reduce exposure to human waste and disease while providing greater health, safety and dignity for families.
Composting toilets offer a practical and sustainable solution for remote communities where conventional sewage and wastewater systems may not be available.
Through Rotary's international network, our club is able to work alongside partners who understand the community and its needs, helping turn our support here in St. Catharines into meaningful action thousands of kilometres away.
A simple solution. A healthier community. Rotary in action around the world.
Helping Children Thrive — The Giving Bowl
For more than a decade, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore has proudly supported The Giving Bowl, formerly known as Ryan's Bowl, and its work helping children and families build healthier, more hopeful futures.
The organization works to address some of the fundamental needs that can prevent children from reaching their potential, with support for nutrition, education and essential medical care.
Our club's commitment has continued year after year because we believe lasting change often begins with the basics: a nutritious meal, the opportunity to learn and access to the care a child needs to thrive.
Our long-standing relationship with The Giving Bowl demonstrates an important part of Rotary Lakeshore's approach to international service — building relationships and continuing our support over the long term.
More than a decade of support. Helping create brighter futures for children.
Riding to Honour the Fallen and Help the Living
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is proud to sponsor Past District Governor Frank Adamson as he takes part in a Wounded Warriors Canada cycling journey in Belgium.
The ride combines remembrance with action, taking cyclists through areas connected to Canada's military history while raising funds for Wounded Warriors Canada.
Funds raised help support programs for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their families, including those affected by operational stress injuries and trauma.
For our club, supporting Frank's ride is another way local generosity can have an impact far beyond our community — honouring those who served while helping those who continue to live with the effects of that service.
One Rotarian. One remarkable ride. A cause that reaches far beyond the finish line.
One caution: I couldn't confirm from Wounded Warriors Canada's public site which specific Belgium ride Frank is participating in, so I deliberately haven't included a year, distance or exact route. If you have Frank's ride information, we can add those details and make this even stronger.
ShelterBox — Shelter When Disaster Strikes
When disaster strikes, having a safe, dry place to sleep can be one of the first steps toward recovery. Emergency shelter provides more than protection from the elements — it offers privacy, dignity, security and a place for families to begin rebuilding their lives.
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore has been a longtime supporter of ShelterBox Canada, helping support its work providing emergency shelter and essential supplies to families affected by disasters and conflict around the world.
Depending on the needs of each community, ShelterBox assistance can include tents, shelter kits, solar lights, water filters, cooking equipment and other essentials that help families recover and regain a sense of normality.
Over the years, our club has been recognized for its financial support of ShelterBox, reflecting our commitment to helping people when and where the need is greatest.
Through ShelterBox, our local Rotary club can help provide something very basic — but incredibly important — to a family thousands of kilometres away:
A safe place to call home while they begin again.
