Dear Ken, You and your friends are in prayers of wonderful families in Sumy region. Many lost their houses and moved to new accommodation. One family really touched my heart as they had 15th child on the day when panel arrived...People feel the love of unknown people in Wyoming and so happy for your help. They are asking for special blessings for you and Rotarians.
 
The Lander Rotary Club has now shipped 100 solar cell phone chargers to the people of Ukraine and efforts have begun to send another 100 chargers as soon as possible.  And the chargers are appreciated by the Ukrainians!   The opening message was received recently by Ken Schreuder, the organizer and leader of the project, from a distributor of the chargers in Ukraine.
 
The chargers have been shipped to Rotarians for distribution to schools, hospitals, small military units and others to enable them to charge their cell phones to receive air raid alerts, evacuation orders, and other communications to enable them to stay in touch with authorities, friends and relatives. Russian missile and drone attacks have destroyed much of the electric infrastructure since the war against Ukraine began almost three years ago.
 
The club’s Board, at the request of the Service Committee, has approved undertaking a District-wide fundraiser or raffle to help raise the $12,000 needed to purchase the second 100 solar panels to be converted to chargers and shipped to Ukraine.  The club received a District Grant for almost $5,000 to cover part of the project costs this year, but that Grant cannot be repeated.
 
(See additional pictures in the Photo Album in right-hand panel)