Rotary Club of London

06/08/2026

Rotarians Run to Raise Funds 🏃‍♂️💨

We might not have broken any land speed records at the 44th Annual Forest City Road Races M&T Group, but when it comes to serving our community, this crew always goes the extra mile!

Out of a massive crowd of 1,354 participants, our dedicated club members laced up their sneakers, hit the pavement, and represented us proudly.

🎯 The Real Winner? Our Community.
While we didn't take home any podium finishes for speed, our team's participation scored incredibly high where it matters most: fundraising.

This effort is truly emblematic of what Rotary is all about. Whether it’s right here in our city or through humanitarian initiatives spanning the globe, Rotarians are always ready to step up, take action, and make a tangible difference.

Thank you to everyone who supported our runners, donated, and cheered them on from the sidelines!

06/02/2026

The chair of the Rotary Club of London’s Local Service Committee Don Stevens and his wife Loretta hosted the committee for a year end BBQ to plan for the coming year and celebrate the contribution the club and Foundation made to London over the past 12 months. Don and President Lian Bardaweel hold a cheque representing total amount contributed to the eight supported projects, They were joined by former and future committee members, incoming RCL executive as well as souses and significant others.

05/12/2026

On May 11 the Rotary Club of London welcomed Dr.Brant Inman, Chin‑Hardie Chair of Urologic Oncology and Professor of Urology and Oncology at Western University, who presented “Screening for Common Genitourinary Cancers.” With training from the University of Alberta, a urology residency at Université Laval and a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Inman explained how early detection of prostate, bladder and kidney cancers can dramatically improve outcomes. His talk covered detection methods, symptoms that should prompt investigation, current guidelines, and practical risk‑factor insights—highlighting the vital role screening plays in saving lives.

Jim Swan thanked Dr. Inman for an informative session. Membership in the Rotary Club of London continues to provide valuable learning and meaningful opportunities to serve our community.

05/07/2026

The Rotary Reading Garden at the Central London Public Librray is open for the season. In September of 2025 the garden was rededicated in a ceremony that recognized Rotary's Role in the creation of the space, as well as the continued support by funding the musical play instruments. Here's a page from the LPL summer brochure and a look back at president Lian Bardaweel accepting a citation from MPP Terence Kernaghan.
Created in 2003 through a Rotary commitment of $400,000, the Reading Garden remains one of the most unique library spaces in North America. You can be part of good works like this by joining Rotary. https://www.rotarylondon.org/

05/06/2026

Shovels in the Ground, The cheque is on the nail:
Rotarians presented a cheque to Homes for Heroes marking major progress on the project to build 25 supportive, dignified homes for veterans behind Parkwood Hospital. Present: Brad Field (National Foundation Chairperson, Homes for Heroes), Don Stevens, Kim Shippey (VP Advancement, Homes for Heroes), Steve Knox and Henry Vergeer.and Rick Coates.
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05/02/2026

05/01/2026

The Rotary Club of London
presented its Paul Harris Fellowship Community Service Award to Joy Bevan.
Committee Chair Jan Delaney made the presentation and Joy received her Paul
Harris pin at the Club’s April 27 meeting in recognition of Paul Harris’
birthday (April 19). The Paul Harris
Fellowship Community Service Award recognizes non‑Rotarian Londoners who embody
Rotary’s value of “Service Above Self” through exceptional local, national, or
international volunteer service. As a Paul Harris Fellow, Joy is being honored
for sustained and meaningful community impact. Joy Bevan’s volunteer leadership includes: - Board member, VON Middlesex‑Elgin
Community Corporation (since 2016), serving on multiple committees - Active volunteer and member of her
church’s Board of Management - Member,
Lyra Choir London (German Canadian Club) - Volunteer member, Macdonald‑Cartier Club - Active fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer
Society - Member of the Trillium
Foundation Congratulations, Joy — thank
you for your dedication and outstanding service to our community!

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

The Rotary Club of London presented a $5,000 donation to Holy Family Catholic School to support their "A Place to Play" playground upgrade. Don Stevens, Local Service Committee Chair, and Howard Shears (the project’s Rotary champion) handed the cheque to School Council Chair Justin Dowdell, who has been leading fundraising for the past five years. The new, inclusive playground will add safe equipment that sparks imagination, movement and friendship for children in the east end of London. The project needs $85,000 total—$70,000 has already been raised thanks to student-led fundraisers and community support. Rotary is honoured to be recognized as a “Champion of Play” and to help create a lasting community asset that will enhance the lives of local children. Photo: Don Stevens, Howard Shears, Justin Dowdell.

04/28/2026

On April 27, 2026, Mike Wallace spoke to the Rotary Club of London, sharing insights from more than 22 years of elected service at both federal and municipal levels. As an MP he chaired the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and served on the Standing Committee on Finance; he’s been recognized with the Order of Japan and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. As a municipal councillor he chaired planning and budget committees and has been active on London’s Whole of Community Response to Health and Homelessness Strategic and Accountability Committee. In his current role as Executive Director of the London Development Institute, Mike brings the business community perspective to the Police Services Board. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Speaker committee chair Malcolm C***s. Rotary members gain valuable insight from presentations like this—thank you, Mike Wallace!