Rotarians Practice “Service Above Self” across the City
Rotary Club of Edmond members continued their tradition of Service Above Self by hitting the ballfields to help baseball players with disabilities, collecting trash along a city thoroughfare, and planning a Spring golfing fundraiser.
The official start of Spring started at Mitch Field as Rotarians snagged balls and provided encouragement to players with physical and mental disabilities on April 9.
Rotarians supported a partnership between The Miracle League of Edmond and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City by assisting players on a custom, adaptive field and pairing up with a “Buddy” athlete during the games. Rotarians helped field balls and coached players on the field while the athletes’ parents sat back and watched the games. The activity allowed parents to take a break from their caregiver roles and simply enjoy the activities.
The Miracle League allows each athlete to play during every inning, regardless of their disabilities.
Rotarians will be back on the field with new buddies on April 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Club members then hit the road on Saturday, April 13 to clean up a stretch of S. Bryant Ave. Carrying black garbage bags and wearing gloves, members picked up trash along the road between 15th Street and Danforth Road.
Club members brought along family members along with several boys from The Genesis Project, a residential treatment facility for boys who have been abused and neglected, to learn about community service.
The effort was part of The City of Edmond’s Adopt-A-Street program, which is administered by Edmond Public Works and Edmond Beautiful
Volunteers from various civic groups and other organizations make a two-year commitment to adopt one mile of a roadway and make it shine throughout the year.
The stretch along Bryant passes Kickingbird Golf Course, the site of the 2024 Rotary Club of Edmond Golf Tournament.
Rotary Club of Edmond is seeking sponsorships for the tourney which takes place on May 29 beginning with lunch at noon followed by a start time at 1 p.m. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m.
The event allows companies and individuals to sponsor a hole for $250. If you would like to sponsor a hole or participate in the event, please contact Amy Hollas via email at rotaryclubofedmond@gmail.com.
Kickingbird Golf Course is located at 1600 E. Danforth Road