by Beth Sheehan
#RotaryStepsTogether raised $21,374.65! The virtual race kicked off Sept. 15, just as the wildfire smoke was beginning to #RotaryStepsTogether raised $21,374.65! The virtual race kicked off September 15, just as the wildfire smoke was beginning to clear for outdoor activity. One hundred eighteen Rotarians and friends covered 14,100 miles with the race culminating on November 15.
The virtual race, powered by Charity Footprints, tracked activity through a fitness device or by manual entry and converted physical activities such as running, golfing, yoga, swimming, dancing into “miles.” Thank you to the 23 clubs and 272 donors who helped make this event a first time success. The goal was to address “the quarantine 15” pounds, provide an opportunity to fundraise and have a little “social distance” fun! Perhaps we can make this an annual event!
Top racers were Cort Vaughan who raised $1,724.99, Gerry Kosanovic with $1,539.70, Keever Henry with $1,268.05 and Kim Meyers with $1,275. Congratulations Rogue-Gateway with a total of $4,313.28 followed by Greater Corvallis and Eugene-Delta who raised just over $2,300. Racers were able to select their recipient: The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund ($2057.96), Polio Plus ($4,043.94), Club coffers ($3,813.76) or the District’s Wildfire Relief Fund ($10,307.95).