Vermilion Rotary And Lions Club Present Cheques

Back row, from left, Rotary member Denise Williamson, Rotary members Harm Tjardes and Eugene Wasylik and Lions Peter Clark. Front row, from left Rotary members Bernie and Scott Webb, Vermilion and District Housing Foundation Brittany Bratrud, Vermilion and District Housing Foundation Clinical Director Kristin Stefanec, Lions member Hayward Vaters and Sam Alhalahi, and Rotary member Darlene Barlow. Photo Lorna Hamilton

On the afternoon of November 4 representatives from the Vermilion Rotary Club and the Vermilion Lions Club converged at the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation to present cheques for the purchase of new equipment for the Designated Supportive Living Level 3/4 program.

CAO of the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation Brittany Bratrud noted that on June 19th she presented a request to the Rotary club for assistance in purchasing new medical carts for the DSL3/4, and the motion was passed to purchase two new medicine carts.

The Rotary Club in turn put forth a challenge to the Vermilion Lions Club to match their generosity by purchasing an additional cart.

“The Vermilion Rotary Club is very happy to be able to assist the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation with the purchase of these two medicine carts. This is what our fundraisers and organization do for our community,” said Vermilion Rotarian Scott Webb.

Bratrud explained, “I presented to the Lions Club on October 28, and they gladly met the challenge. Together, these two incredible organizations have funded a total of three new medicine carts for our facility, a combined donation of just over $18,000.”

Bratrud noted that the new med carts will be a huge help to the nursing staff in their DSL3/4.

“Secure medicine carts support the safety of our seniors by providing staff the equipment they need. This donation is another example of funds we raise here in Vermilion, being invested back into our community,” said Lions Secretary/Treasurer Peter Clark.

“They (carts) will make medication management more efficient and organized, and will help ensure medications are secure. This kind of support directly improves the quality of care we’re able to provide,” noted Bratrud. With deep gratitude Bratrud commented, “On behalf of the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to both the Rotary Club and the Lions Club for their generosity. It’s truly wonderful to see two community organizations come together in support of a local not-for-profit. Their kindness and teamwork make such a meaningful difference for our staff and residents alike.”