Take Control of Your Brain Health: Insights from the ⁠Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club

Thank you to Patty Shipper for joining the Camden Wyoming Rotary Club on Wednesday for a powerful and deeply informative presentation on Alzheimer’s and brain health! 🧠💜

Patty, a Magnolia resident and retired Supply Chain Director, volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association—a mission deeply personal to her family’s own experience with dementia. Since her first Walk to End Alzheimer’s in 2016, she has been a tireless advocate, now serving as a Community Educator and on the Community Engagement Committee for the Rehoboth Beach Walk.

During her visit, Patty shared some eye-opening statistics and vital information about the Alzheimer's Association's ongoing efforts:
🔹 Over **7 million Americans** are currently living with Alzheimer's.
🔹 Nearly **13 million caregivers** provide unpaid care for their loved ones.
🔹 **Prevention matters:** The **US POINTER Study** highlights that diet, exercise, cognitive stimulation, and heart health significantly reduce cognitive decline.
🔹 Modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and unhealthy habits are key areas where we can take control of our brain health!

Patty also updated us on important advocacy work, including the *Alzheimer Screening and Prevention Act* and state-level legislation to make early detection accessible to everyone.

Let's continue to support early detection, risk reduction, and the millions of families navigating this journey. Thank you, Patty, for sharing your time, expertise, and passion with our club!

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Holy Cross High School Students Support Camden-Wyoming Rotary Shoe Drive

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club extends its sincere appreciation to the students of Holy Cross High School for their enthusiastic participation in our recent shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls.

Through their efforts, dozens of new and gently used shoes were collected to support this important initiative. Their commitment to service is a powerful example of young people making a meaningful difference in both local and global communities.

The donated shoes will be distributed through Soles4Souls’ 4Opportunity program, which helps women entrepreneurs in developing countries start and grow small businesses selling shoes and clothing. This microenterprise model provides a sustainable source of income, enabling women to support their families, pay for education, secure housing, and build brighter futures.

In addition to creating economic opportunity, the program also promotes environmental stewardship. By collecting and redistributing gently used shoes, we help reduce waste and keep wearable items out of landfills.

We are proud to partner with Holy Cross High School and grateful for the students’ leadership, generosity, and dedication to service. Their efforts truly reflect the Rotary motto: Service Above Self.

Thank you, Holy Cross, for helping us create opportunity and impact—one pair of shoes at a time.

Member Spotlight: Dr. Christine Warren Shares the Legacy of Dr. Anna Julia Cooper

A Journey of Resilience, Excellence, and Global Impact

At our recent club meeting, we were honored to have a truly moving presentation by our very own Dr. Christine Warren. She brought to life the extraordinary story of Dr. Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, a woman whose life journey serves as a powerful reminder of the Rotary spirit of perseverance and service.

Breaking Barriers from the Start

Born into slavery in 1858, Dr. Cooper defied every racial and gender barrier of her time to become a titan of education and civil rights. Her achievements were not just remarkable for her era—they remain awe-inspiring today:

* 📚 Academic Powerhouse: Despite systemic obstacles, she excelled in Mathematics and Latin, proving her intellectual prowess early on.

* 🌍 Global Achievement at 65: At an age when many are looking toward retirement, Dr. Cooper earned her PhD in History from the University of Paris (Sorbonne).

* ⚖️ A Voice for Change: She was a fierce advocate for the education of Black women, famously challenging societal norms and fighting for equal rights.

A Quote for the Ages: The Passport Connection

Perhaps the most surprising fact Dr. Warren shared is that Dr. Cooper’s legacy travels with millions of Americans every day. If you open a United States Passport to the very last page, you will find her words. She is the only woman—and the only Black woman—featured in the passport with this powerful quote:

"The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sex, a party or a class — it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity."

Inspiration for Our Community

Dr. Cooper’s legacy reminds us that it is never too late to pursue our dreams or to stand up for what is right. We are incredibly proud to have members like Dr. Warren who keep these vital histories alive and inspire our club to continue our mission of Service Above Self.

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Celebrating Love & Service: Paul Harris Honors and a Sweet Valentine’s Dinner! ❤️🏆

Wednesday night we gave out Paul Harris awards to three people who could not be in attendance at the ceremony the previous week. We also had a very nice Valentine’s Day dinner. 

February shoe collection for Soles4Souls.

Every pair tells a story.

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club is proud to announce our Soles4Souls collection drive by our members this February! We are collecting new and gently used shoes to help those in need worldwide.

A simple pair of shoes can provide health, hope, and even the opportunity for a child to attend school.

Dates: All through February

Volunteering at the Food Bank

People of Action:

Tackling Hunger in Central Delaware

Did you know that 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 6 children in Delaware face food insecurity? That’s over 135,000 of our neighbors—including 35,000 children—who aren't sure where their next meal is coming from.

At the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Satellite Club at Noble's Pond we believe in "Service Above Self." Today, our members headed to the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford to turn that motto into movement!

Today's Impact:

• The Mission: Sorting and packing donated food for local families.

• The Result: Our team packed over 200 boxes!

• The Reach: These essentials will be delivered to families across the state this week.

Every box represents more than just food; it represents hope and the power of a community that shows up for one another. Rotarians are People of Action, and we are proud to support the Food Bank of Delaware's incredible work.

Want to make a difference with us? Join us at an upcoming meeting!

Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club Members Become 'People of Action' to Deliver 650 Dictionaries to Caesar Rodney 3rd Graders

The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club proves, once again, that we are truly People of Action!

Our meeting this past Wednesday, November 12th, was dedicated to one of our most meaningful annual projects: the dictionary distribution. Club members gathered with enthusiasm and purpose to meticulously prepare 650 brand-new dictionaries. Each one was proudly affixed with a Rotary International sticker, signifying our commitment to education.

These dictionaries are now ready to be personally delivered to 3rd-grader students at the following schools in the Caesar Rodney School District: W Reily Brown Elementary, Star Hill Elementary, Allan Frear Elementary, David E Robinson Elementary, Welch, Nellie Stokes, W.B. Simpson elementary. We believe that investing in literacy is the most profound investment we can make in the future.

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