The three biggest days in #RotaryMember Elizabeth Villafranca’s life would be: 1️⃣ The day she was born 2️⃣ The day her daughter was born 3️⃣ The day of her near-death experience When she was 13 years old, Elizabeth experienced horrible pain in her abdomen. During surgery, her aorta was accidentally ruptured turning an overnight hospital stay into a week of intensive care. She calls this her moment 💛 “Every time I try to retrace my life, I always go back to that moment because that was the moment everything changed in my mind. That’s where the joy comes from and the gratitude because I understood that none of us are guaranteed anything. I try to live a life of gratitude and joy. I was raised to believe that no matter your background or circumstances, we all have something we can do to help someone else.”
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Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Passion and engagement abound at Rotary International. In exchange for hard work and dedication, our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. We offer all this and more. Join us. Visit www.rotary.org to learn more. Rotary’s Commitment to Diversity As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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🎶 Music is medicine, especially for the mind 🧠 MUSIC MENDS MINDS INC, a non-profit that amplifies its impact with Rotary clubs, has helped organize music groups for people diagnosed with neurodegenerative dementia for a decade. Hear the magic for yourself 👇 https://lnkd.in/g-cK7Kkk
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We're excited to share that Rotary Foundation (India) has been honored as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementing Partner (Global Organization) at the 14th India CSR Awards 💛 Since 2016, Rotary Foundation (India) has built strong partnerships with over 300 corporations, driving positive change through sustainable projects across the country.
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Anil Srivatsa drives an SUV plastered with stickers boasting slogans like “Kidney donors are sexy!” across India. His mission? To teach as many of the country’s 1.4 billion people as he can about the importance of organ donation. Srivatsa's journey started with donating his kidney to his brother, a neurosurgeon and member of the Rotary Club of Bangalore, India. Now he's raising awareness, challenging cultural barriers, and working to end the global organ shortage. 🔗 Read more: on.rotary.org/3X9lb6B
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We're bringing together leaders, changemakers, and global peace builders for the 2025 Presidential Peace Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye. Together we'll explore paths toward a more peaceful future. 📌: Healing in a Divided World 📅: 20-22 February 2025 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gii2gRwy
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If you're feeling isolated, you're not alone. Research shows that strong friendships are key to better health and a longer life, but they are on the decline. What if there was a way to turn that around? Rotary isn't just a system of clubs, it's place for friendship. To find a friendship, and feel connected to others, is at the heart of Rotary. Find your community 👫 🌍 on.rotary.org/3SPYAJy
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A love letter to Rotary Youth Exchange 💌 "The first thing I saw in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, was the Rotary club that welcomed me. Being part of their community projects gave me great memories and taught me Rotary's philosophy: "Service Above Self," for which I am very grateful to all of them. When you are in another country far from your family, it's easy to feel lonely, but that never happened to me because I already had another family that made me feel at home. Thanks to the Rotary Youth Exchange, I know that I have a friend in every part of the world. Never stop being an exchange student who marvels at the world and, despite the challenges, wants to explore it." -Andrés Esquivel Breceda, Rotex District 4110 Thank you for sharing your story 🗺️✈️
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✅ Personal chef to Oprah for a decade ✅ Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation ✅ Nonprofit founder Chef Art Smith's resume shows good food can go a long way. Listen to him on the recent Rotary Voices Podcast 👇 on.rotary.org/chef-pod
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Did you know Rotary has 34 magazines? 📚✨ Combined they reach over 130 countries and are printed in 26 languages. But these magazines are more than just publications; they're a way for us to exchange cultures and stay connected, no matter where we are in the world 💌 Explore all the magazines here: https://lnkd.in/g7Me-QTc