Recently it came to the attention of members of the Bishopdale/Burnside Rotary Club in Christchurch, that Cholmondeley Children's Home, based at Governors Bay, had received structural problems with their building during the February earthquake and had to relocate all their children to Living Springs.
Added to this dilemma was the need to urgently replace one of the vans they use on a daily basis to transport children into Christchurch City for medical care and activities.
Added to this dilemma was the need to urgently replace one of the vans they use on a daily basis to transport children into Christchurch City for medical care and activities.
When this situation became known to members of the Bishopdale/Burnside Rotary Club, a unanimous decision was made to proceed with the purchase of a suitable vehicle for Cholmondeley.
At their meeting this week Keith de Dulin, President of the Rotary club, presented Shane Murdoch General Manager and Edwina Poynton of Cholmondeley Home with the keys for the van.
Murdoch said the gift of the van was greatly appreciated and would make a big difference to the comfort level of the children being transported to and from the city on a regular basis.
Cholmondeley has been providing care and education to children from families struggling in the Canterbury community, for over eighty five years, and since the recent earthquakes the demand for their services had increased even further.
President Keith said "this is a very satisfying project for our club and we are pleased to be in a position to support this very worthy organisation in this way.”
Murdoch said the gift of the van was greatly appreciated and would make a big difference to the comfort level of the children being transported to and from the city on a regular basis.
Cholmondeley has been providing care and education to children from families struggling in the Canterbury community, for over eighty five years, and since the recent earthquakes the demand for their services had increased even further.
President Keith said "this is a very satisfying project for our club and we are pleased to be in a position to support this very worthy organisation in this way.”
The van proudly displays the Rotary Wheel logo as “it’s important that Rotary is visual in the community as we are always seeking new members” he said.
Submitted by Keith Walker, District 9970
