Rotary's Hurricane Appeals
Rotary launches appeals following Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28th October as a powerful Category 5 hurricane, and went on to hit Cuba later the same day.
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica, with the island being battered by 185mph winds. At least 75 people have died across the region.
The damage to the country’s infrastructure and economy is unprecedented:
• Estimates that 80% of roofs in the west of the country have been destroyed
• Overall damage to homes and infrastructure equivalent to around 30% of Jamaica’s 2024 GPD
• 72% of people across Jamaica did not have access to electricity
• Likely cost of rebuilding in Jamaica estimated to be around £5bn
Rotary has launched two appeals to support those affected:-
The Rotary Foundation
A new Hurricane Melissa Response Fund will support immediate relief efforts. Donors can give directly to relief efforts led by Rotary members. Contributions will be accepted until 31st January 2026.
Donors from within Great Britain and Ireland are encouraged to route their donations to the Hurricane Melissa Response fund through Rotary Foundation of the United Kingdom (RFUK) in order to take advantage of Gift Aid.
Rotary GB&I Disaster Recovery Trust
Established in 2007, the Trust collates donations and makes grants to Rotary projects working to rebuild communities in the medium to long term following disasters.
Rather than being focused on the immediate aftermath, the Trust’s work focuses on the reconstruction and rebuilding phase following a disaster. Donate >
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A very successful Burns recitation competition was held in each of the Primary schools, Burntisland, Kinghorn and Auchtertool. What a lot of talented youngsters there are! The three worthy winners performed at the Clubs Burns supper.
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The Club’s past President’s garden party was a huge success. In the hottest day of the year, members, partners and friends enjoyed great food, plenty of wine and great company, thank you David & Ishbel for hosting the social event of the year in your beau
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After a wet but successful Yard sale held in several locations, £1,600 was raised to support local charities. Fun and fellowship was the name of the game, raising funds was a bonus.
moreThanks to all of you who joined us for our Burns evening, over 500 tickets were sold to support the work of Rotary. The money raised, £2121 will be split between Rotary Foundation and “End Polio Now”
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School Events, Sport & Fellowship, Environmental, Supporting Young People,Local Support, International Projects and Medical Charities.
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Burntisland RotaKids have delivered their Christmas gifts to the residents of Links View, Burntisland. Everyone had a great time and the residents enjoyed their gifts and cake etc. Many of the residents sang along with the children.
morePresident Ken Kirkwood representing the Club laid a wreath at Kinghorn War Memorial remembering all those who had fallen in past wars.
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Great weekend helping Sands Hotel with their Inaugural Beer & Gin Festival in exchange for fundraising
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