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FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF WYNNUM AND MANLY
The next few weeks will be a very busy time for the members of the Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly.
On Thursday, November 27, the club will host its annual Wheelchair Challenge, where local identities will be challenged to negotiate a specified course around the Wynnum business district, completing several tasks, including shopping in a wheelchair. On Sunday, December 7, Rotary will conduct its second annual walk against domestic and family violence as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against this scourge. Additionally, the club will be installing the iconic Santas on awnings, buildings, and in shop-front windows at the end of November.
The Wheelchair Challenge will demonstrate just how difficult it is for those in wheelchairs to navigate the local streets and the obstacles that the rest of us inadvertently put in their way. It is a real eye-opener for participants, and it has also brought about some important changes in the area, such as the pedestrian crossing improvements in Berrima Street. Members of the club act as carers for the participants, and members of the public are encouraged to come along and see what happens. The event is sponsored by Spinal Life Australia, who provide the wheelchairs for the event. All purchases made at local stores during the event are donated to local charity Pete’s Pantry.
