During the evening a fabulous Christmas Hamper was raffled.\u00a0 The Hamper was donated by Barry Picken, Governor of Rotary District 1210.\u00a0 Earlier this year Barry attended presentations given by SI Cannock on trafficking and child sexual exploitation. He was so impressed by the work of the Soroptimist club that he decided to focus on the issue at his District Conference held in October of this year, raising awareness with Rotarians at over 50 clubs.\u00a0 As a thank you and to congratulate the club for their work Barry donated the hamper for them to use in any way they wished.<\/p>\n
Team President Lakhwinder thanked Barry for his generous gesture the proceeds from which will be donated to the BIG project \u2013 Birthing in the Gambia.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Each year on Human Rights Day, December 10th<\/sup>, the SI President launches her President’s Appeal, inviting Soroptimists worldwide to join efforts to support an initiative she feels is of the utmost importance to women and girls. International President Ann Garvie\u2019s Appeal will raise money for projects that\u00a0educate\u00a0women about renewable energy, while empowering and enabling opportunities for them by providing solar lanterns and cookers.\u00a0 <\/span>Members of SI Cannock are supporting this project my making donations in lieu of sending Christmas cards to other club members and this year the club has sent \u00a3135.00 to the appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n
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