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John Featherstone, Director of International Service, Stephanie Christensen. Executive Director, ShelterBox Canada and President David Ferris

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The Rotary Club of Simcoe and ShelterBox Canada Launch Matching Campaign in Memory of Simcoe Residents, Bob and Joyce Perks

Simcoe, ON – [01/12/2026] – ShelterBox Canada, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Simcoe, is proud to announce the Perks’ Memorial Matching Campaign, a special initiative honoring the remarkable legacy of siblings Bob and Joyce Perks—two individuals whose lives were defined by compassion, service, and community.

Bob Perks was a dedicated Rotarian for more than 33 years, serving the Rotary Club of Simcoe with passion and purpose. Deeply committed to Rotary’s mission, Bob championed international service and supported ShelterBox Canada’s work to help families rebuild after disaster. Joyce Perks was known for her warmth, humor, and love of animals. Together, Bob and Joyce shared a lifelong commitment to helping others—locally and globally.

Through a generous bequest entrusted to the Rotary Club of Simcoe, Bob and Joyce ensured their legacy would continue to make a difference internationally. ShelterBox Canada is honored to be chosen as the recipient of this gift, allowing us to carry forward their vision of service.

This winter, all Rotary Club donations to ShelterBox Canada will be matched up to $45,000 thanks to the Perks’ Memorial Matching Campaign. Every contribution will go twice as far—providing emergency shelter and essential aid to families who have lost everything after disaster, while memorializing Bob and Joyce’s extraordinary spirit of service.

For more information or to donate, visit: shelterboxcanada.org/donate

Media Contact:
Stephanie Christensen
Executive Director
stephchristensen@shelterboxcanada.org

David Ferris, President, CTA Jackpot Winner, Mary Ingersoll with $ 22, 915.50 cheque and Dan Hill, Rotary CTA Manager (Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79, February 13, 2026)

January 9, 2026, Catch the Ace Raffle, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79, Simcoe Rotary President David Ferris gives Maureen Russel, Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice a $ 7, 550.00 cheque for the new Jarvis Hospice. The money was donated by individual Rotarians as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration.

Posted January 9, 2026

March 2nd, 2026, CTA Winner Mary Ingersoll attended the Rotary Meeting To Pick Up Her Large Cheque, She Had Help From Dan Hill, CTA Administrator and President David Ferris

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Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Trillium), Waterford Ontario

January 26, 2026

Story and Photograph by Jean Hickman

Penny Banks, Campfire Circle, Waterford, Ontario

Our guest speaker at today’s meeting was Penny Banks. Penny told us about the great work Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Trillium) does to provide children who are experiencing medical trauma, a fun camp experience. These experiences are entirely privately sponsored so any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

https://campfirecircle.org/. #campfirecircle

WE DID IT!

December 18, 2025

Norfolk General Hospital Foundation

Source: Reposted From Simcoe Rotary Facebook

WE DID IT! $50,000 GOAL RAISED!

Norfolk County, you showed up in a BIG way.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have reached our $50,000 fundraising goal, which means the Simcoe Rotary Club's matching pledge has unlocked the full $100,000 for new hospital beds at Norfolk General Hospital!

$100,000. For patient comfort. For dignity. For care.

From local businesses to individual donors who gave what they could, every single contribution mattered.

Every dollar counted. Every share spread the word.

This campaign celebrated 100 years of partnership between the Simcoe Rotary Club and Norfolk General Hospital and you helped us write the next chapter of that legacy.

To everyone who donated, shared, and supported: THANK YOU.

New hospital beds are coming to Norfolk General Hospital because of YOU. Patients will recover in greater comfort. Healthcare workers will have modern equipment. And our community will continue to have access to quality care close to home.