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Meet the people that make up the Rotaract Club of Ottawa + see how we are involved in our community and international causes.
Yoga + French Club
This Thursday at 6PM is the return of Rotaract’s French Club! It’s a great chance to practice our French skills in a relaxed environment. We play games and chat all in French. We encourage all levels of French speakers to join.
Mental Health Resources & #RCOServiceChallenge: Mental Health Matters!
It is no surprise that this year has caused a lot of stress for all. Especially now, between the pandemic, the winter months, and the stress of finals season for students, struggles with mental health are expected and completely understandable.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Blood Donation
If you’ve never considered donating blood before now is the perfect time to start! While not everyone is eligible, those who are can change lives by donating. This post will walk you through how to find out if you’re eligible, how to book an appointment, and what to expect on the day.
#RCOServiceChallenge: Organ Donation
A new week means a new #RCOServiceChallenge! This week’s challenge is organ donation registration!
Why is it important to register as an organ donor?
Though most people believe organ donation is important, just over a quarter of Ontarian's are registered as donors. Currently, around 1,600 Ontarian's are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
Scavenger Hunt: and the winner is…
This past week we held our Photo Scavenger hunt in partnership with the Rotary Club of Ottawa. We raised over $445 collectively and have decided to donate our portion to the Minwaashin Lodge, an indigenous women’s support center. We would like to thank all the Rotaractors and Rotarians as well as any members of our community who participated and donated to our event.
New Year, New Rotaract
And we’re off! The new Rotaract season is underway. Our first meeting was a great success. We were joined by new and returning Rotaractors; everyone was excited to get into planning events for the upcoming year.