Rotaract spreading spirit of Christmas
Words: Jasmine Netzler
Source: Samoa Observer, Thursday 21 December 2006
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The Rotaract Club of Apia helped spread Christmas cheer to many sick children at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital, yesterday.
Club members visited the Paediatric Ward to give out food, drinks and toys to the children who will be spending Christmas there.
They also donated material for curtains which they said would brighten up the ward.
President of Rotaract, Ofeira Fa'asau, said yesterday's visit was made possible by the assistance from Rotaract Redcliffe Club, Brisbane, Australia.
"We have just finished "Battle of the Minds" for the school kids and now we want to help the sick kids," said Ms Fa'asau.
Rotaract made a similar donation last year.
"We want this to be an annual event," she said.
There are 28 members of the Rotaract Club of Apia.
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Rotaract also donated linen (sheets and pillow cases) for the 32-bed ward in addition to the curtain materials, toys, and books from various organizations including the Rotaract Club of Redcliffe, UNDP, MNREM, and the Samoan public who showed up at their Toy/Book drive earlier this month. The donations were received by Dr. Aiga Sesega and members of the medical staff at Tupua Tamamsese Meaole Hospital.
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Photos: John Tagiilima (Vice President 2006)
Rotaract member, Ramona Tugaga, presenting gifts to the children
One of the kids who's Christmas came early this year:)
Source: Samoa Observer, Thursday 21 December 2006
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The Rotaract Club of Apia helped spread Christmas cheer to many sick children at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital, yesterday.
Club members visited the Paediatric Ward to give out food, drinks and toys to the children who will be spending Christmas there.
They also donated material for curtains which they said would brighten up the ward.
President of Rotaract, Ofeira Fa'asau, said yesterday's visit was made possible by the assistance from Rotaract Redcliffe Club, Brisbane, Australia.
"We have just finished "Battle of the Minds" for the school kids and now we want to help the sick kids," said Ms Fa'asau.
Rotaract made a similar donation last year.
"We want this to be an annual event," she said.
There are 28 members of the Rotaract Club of Apia.
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N.B.
Rotaract also donated linen (sheets and pillow cases) for the 32-bed ward in addition to the curtain materials, toys, and books from various organizations including the Rotaract Club of Redcliffe, UNDP, MNREM, and the Samoan public who showed up at their Toy/Book drive earlier this month. The donations were received by Dr. Aiga Sesega and members of the medical staff at Tupua Tamamsese Meaole Hospital.
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Photos: John Tagiilima (Vice President 2006)
Rotaract member, Ramona Tugaga, presenting gifts to the children
President Ofeira (right) presenting donations to the doctors and nurses at the National Hospital
Hard-working members of the Club. L-R Maxine Sausi, Dr. Aiga Sesega, Ofeira Faasau, Litia Brighouse, & Leanne Brighouse
One of the kids who's Christmas came early this year:)
posted by Rotaract Club of Apia at 12:40 PM
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