The Rotary Club Orlando celebrates 104 years of ringing bells for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
Read full article: The Rotary Club Orlando celebrates 104 years of ringing bells for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle CampaignIt's an annual tradition to try and raise money for the organization to help with feeding and housing programs as well as natural disasters.
Deltona vice mayor talks importance of Hispanic growth in Volusia County
Read full article: Deltona vice mayor talks importance of Hispanic growth in Volusia CountyMaritza Avila-Vazquez took the podium with pride on Thursday in front of members of the Rotary Club in Deltona to shame some history about Hispanic heritage and why she calls the city she was elected in home.
Retired FSU coach Bobby Bowden awarded Florida Medal of Freedom
Read full article: Retired FSU coach Bobby Bowden awarded Florida Medal of FreedomGov. Ron DeSantis honored former Florida State University coach Bobby Bowden with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon.
Uganda reports blood shortages amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Uganda reports blood shortages amid coronavirus pandemicAidah Kobusingye, right, gives blood at a blood-donation drive organized by the Rotary club and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services in City Square, Kampala, Uganda Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Health authorities in Uganda say the supply of blood has sharply declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as fewer people donate and schools remain closed. Children under 5 and patients going into surgery are also among those frequently in need of a blood transfusion, he said. The Uganda Red Cross, which helps authorities to mobilize blood donors, said it hasn't been easy to recruit donors during the pandemic. Local media in Romania have cited fear of COVID-19 infections among the reasons for a decline in the number of blood donors.