The 22nd annual "Roses for Rotary" campaign sold over 800 dozen roses over a three-week period, raising $10,000. (Photo by Millar Hill)The 22nd annual "Roses for Rotary" campaign sold over 800 dozen roses over a three-week period, raising $10,000. (Photo by Millar Hill)
Chatham

Roses for Rotary raises $10,000

There’s still time to get a bouquet of roses for that special someone, courtesy of the Chatham Rotary Sunrise club.

Roses are available for purchase Wednesday from the Portuguese Club on Grand Ave. E in Chatham until 5 p.m.

According to President-Elect Glenn Smith, the 22nd annual "Roses for Rotary" campaign sold over 800 dozen roses over a three-week period, raising $10,000.

"This is our largest fundraiser," said Smith. "Today [Wednesday] we will be delivering them for free all over Chatham-Kent. Residents can also stop by to get them."

All the proceeds go right back into the community.

Glenn said the organization will make a donation to a community organization every month. Last month, the group donated $18,000 to Outreach for Hunger in Chatham.

In 2022, 750 dozen roses were sold through the Roses for Rotary fundraiser.

For $25, you can purchase a dozen roses, they’re mixed red, orange, and yellow.

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