Have You Heard? Trumbull Rotary’s Children’s Book Project is Gaining Momentum! 
  
We’re excited to share that Kindness is Caring, Friendship is Sharing: A Book for Children Worldwide has now passed the halfway mark in our $50,000 fundraising goal—and we’d love your club to be part of the journey! 
  
This special Rotary-themed project, written for Rotarians to share, was created in partnership with beloved children’s author Tish Rabe and carries a two-fold mission: 
  
Literacy – Designed to inspire a love of reading in children ages 4–7, this beautifully written and illustrated book follows Amani, a young zebra, on an adventure across the African plains. The simple story celebrates friendship and introduces young readers to the values of kindness, empathy, and caring for others. 
  
Membership – We’re taking an outside-the-box approach to introduce Rotary to parents and caregivers. The Four-Way Test is featured on the inside front cover, and a warm, inviting message about Rotary’s mission appears on the final pages, encouraging readers to learn more and get involved. 
 
We would like to thank the following clubs that have chosen to join us so far in making this project a legacy for Rotary worldwide. Devon, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwich, Wilton, the Donor Advised Fund at The Rotary Foundation & Westerly, Rhode Island Clubs. And we have received commitments from Bridgeport, Derby Shelton, Greenwich, Groton, Milford, Orange, Stratford, and Unity Hill Church.  
  
Maybe your club hasn’t heard about this project yet; we would love the opportunity to change that! We are visiting clubs across the district to share our book project, its impact, and how your club can help bring it to life. If your club would like to schedule a brief presentation (in person or via Zoom), we’d be honored to join you. Let’s work together to bring Rotary’s message of community and literacy to new families. 
  
To schedule a visit or learn more, contact Beth Stoller by text/call 203-895-3583, by email at beth@trumbullrotarykidsbooks.org , or visit our website: TrumbullRotaryKidsBooks.org 
  
Let’s make this Rotary story one that is shared around the world—one child, and one club, at a time. 

This week, Trumbull Rotary proudly presented LivFree with a $4,000 donation to help further its mission of providing “moments of hope and joy to kids and families fighting pediatric cancer.”

LivFree is an organization that has truly touched the hearts of our Rotary members—and more importantly, has made a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing this incredibly difficult journey.

Many in our community first learn about LivFree through its beloved Movie Night events, which bring people together in an atmosphere of fun, laughter, togetherness, and support. Trumbull Rotary is a proud sponsor of this event and looks forward to continuing—and strengthening—our partnership with LivFree in the years ahead.