Rotary District 7255 encompasses the land mass of Long Island, from the Verrazano and Brooklyn Bridges, to the Lighthouses of the East End. We have over 1500 members across 62 clubs!
   
 
    
 
 

Committee Positions Available

Join the District Foundation team and make a difference! We have openings for the Grants Chair, Disaster Relief Chair, and Paul Harris Society Chair. We welcome all inquiries!    
 

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Rotary Club Spotlight

Rotary Club of Queensborough West Cracks Stalled Enigma of Perla Manuel Lucenta

A Journey of Redemption: Restoring Dignity to a Forgotten Soul
 
We are privileged to share this story of dedication from the Queensborough West Rotary Club, which beautifully exemplifies the incredible power of Rotary.
 
The story begins with the Philippine Embassy, who shared an impassioned plea on social media to locate the next of kin of Perla Manuel Lucerna, a woman fighting cancer alone in a NYC shelter. Tragically, Perla passed away before any next of kin was located.
 
Upon hearing her story, Queensborough Rotary resolved to bring closure to Perla's journey to extend the kind hand she never received in life. Queensborough Rotary, led by Rotarian Eddy Casiño Aranez, in collaboration with the Association of Bukidnon in America, navigated the challenging task of identifying and repatriating Perla's body and reuniting her with her children.
 
Their unwavering dedication transformed her story from neglect to redemption, concluding with a solemn cremation and her return to family. This inspiring tale calls for collective action, urging society to build a world where compassion triumphs over indifference.
 
The Rotary Club of Queensborough West shares this story as a catalyst for change, encouraging unity in love, compassion, and solidarity, ensuring no one faces life's darkest moments alone.
 

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What's Happening Around the District
🌟 Gratitude in Action: A Big Mahalo to Rotary Club of Bellport! 🌟
 
Thank-you to the Bellport Rotary Club for their incredible fundraising effort for Maui Fire relief efforts. Together, they've raised $6,000, which has been sent directly to the Rotary Club of Maui. They've also coordinated their local community's $600 contribution to the Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong fund.
 
Let's continue to spread the spirit of aloha and support our brothers and sisters in Maui in this time of need.🌺🤝
 
Oscar Pateña is an active and very involved member of the Queensborough West Rotary Club.
Oscar's kidneys began deteriorating some 5 years ago, and he has been going to dialysis 3 times a week ever since. Recently, he received the news that dialysis is no longer sustainable and is in urgent need of a kidney. He is on the donation list with Northwell Health but time is of the essence! 
 
If you or someone you know is willing to donate, please contact us and let us know. You can click the link below for more information on the living donor process and to schedule an appointment for match testing. 
 
Please contact:
Dories Samson Patena (917) 600-0774
Visit:
Northwell Health Transplant Center
Tel (516)562-0550
Email: transplantsurgery@northwell.edu
We are pleased to announce a special discount for District 7255 Rotary Clubs to purchase Peace Poles. Thanks to funding from the Jubitz Foundation we can offer an 8 foot Peace Pole with 8 languages, Rotary logo, QR code link to rotarypeacepoles.world and shipping for only $200.00. The normal price is $360.00.
 
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