Rockford, MI, December 16, 2023: The Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club hosted a heartwarming Breakfast with Santa event on December 16, attracting over 150 enthusiastic attendees from the local community. The festive gathering featured a delightful array of activities and treats, creating an unforgettable experience for all. The annual event was held at Rockford High School.
Attendees enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast that included pancakes, sausage, hot cocoa, and coffee, setting the perfect festive tone for the day. The event was not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the holiday spirit, with various engaging activities for children and families.
The event stations offered a wide range of activities, from ornament making and coloring pages to writing heartfelt letters to Santa. Children had the opportunity to capture the magic of the season with pictures with Santa himself, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
The jovial atmosphere continued with entertaining games, including the popular jingle bell toss, pin the nose on the reindeer or snowman, and snowman smash games. The Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club went the extra mile to honor its sponsoring club, the Rotary Club of Rockford, by providing each child who visited every station a special Christmas-themed little rubber duck, a homage to the Rotary Club’s famous Big Daddy duck race.
In addition to spreading joy and festive fun, the Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club also aimed to make a positive impact on a global scale. The event successfully raised an impressive $584 in donations towards the club’s international project to build a house in Talinque, El Salvador. The generosity of the attendees will contribute significantly to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
The Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club expresses its sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in making this event a success. Special thanks go to the RHS custodians, security, and food service staff for their invaluable support and assistance and for Santa making a special trip from the North Pole.
This Breakfast with Santa event not only brought the community together for a day of joy and celebration but also exemplified the true spirit of the holiday season through acts of kindness and charitable giving. The Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club looks forward to continuing its mission of making a positive impact, both locally and globally, in the coming year.
About Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club
The Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club is a student-led organization dedicated to service both in our community and abroad. Through various initiatives, the club strives to make a positive impact locally and globally, fostering a spirit of compassion and collaboration among its members. The Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rockford, MI and each member strives to live up to Rotary International’s 4-way test in everything they do: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4) It is BENEFICIAL to all concerned?