Marion Bunch
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
USA D6900
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Losing a child to AIDS has changed the course of my life to helping others, especially the children, to overcome the stigma and isolation caused by this disease. |
Mark Doyle
Board Chair, Director Africa Operations
Past District Governor
South Africa D9250 |
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"A leadership position in RFFA is a unique opportunity to support those wonderful people who are out there in the front line of the war against HIV/AIDS. We can make a difference. " |
Patrick Chisanga
Board Vice Chair
Past District Governor
Zambia D9210 |
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"I have in the recent past lost many friends and relatives to AIDS. This has been a wake up call as to the extent of the Aids Pandemic in Africa. Joining the RFFA Board gives me an opportunity to help fight AIDS at close range." |
Hoshi Daruwalla
Corporate Secretary
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"Mahatma Gandhi quoted ‘BE the change you want to see in the world.’ Marion and the RFFA team worldwide personify this quote. I am honored to be part of this leadership team in the global fight against HIV/AIDS and look forward to enhancing RFFA successes." |
Joan Firkins
Past District Governor
B.C. Canada D5020 |
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"I have been interested in children in Africa with HIV/AIDS since going to an AIDS orphanage in Ethiopia. All of the children were orphans under the age of five, and all had full blown AIDS." |
John Glassford
Australia D9700 |
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"I was touched by an orphan at Mama Amelia's orphanage in Mfuleni Cape Town. I do not know her name but she hung onto me all day and I will never forget her or her circumstances. I joined Rotary in September 2003 and then went back to Africa to see what we could do and I have never been the same since. My life was changed totally by that orphan lass and I still don't know her name." |
Peter Kyle
Assistant District Governor
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"RFFA is a highly successful Rotarian Action Group and I was delighted to have been invited to serve on their Board. It will give me an opportunity to contribute towards helping the children affected by the scourge of HIV/AIDS while working alongside an extremely competent, committed and collegial group of Rotarians." |
Kaushik Manek
Director RFFA Eastern Africa
Past District Governor
Kenya D9200 |
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"Being currently involved with the local RFFA work, my appointment to the join the RFFA board will enable me to strive further to improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in the East African region." |
Mike McGovern
Past RI Director
Past RI Vice President
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"Rotarian Action Groups such as RFFA give Rotarians an opportunity within their clubs and beyond to help with some of the toughest challenges in the world. The impact of AIDS is one of those challenges and when asked to help, how could anyone say “no”." |
Sandra McKersey
Past District Governor
New Zealand D9910 |
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"One child educated and given an opportunity is the best thing one human being can do for another." |
Paul Netzel
Past RI Director
Past Chair RI Board Executive Committee
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"I agreed to serve on RFFA's Board because I am deeply touched by the 12 million orphans in Africa – innocent children who are victims of the consequences of HIV/AIDS. Rotarians For Fighting AIDS is a leading Rotarian Action Group with dynamic leadership and, most important, is making a powerful impact. Perhaps I can help contribute toward its success in some small way." |
Olu Olowu
Director RFFA Western Africa
Past Assistant District Governor
Nigeria D9110
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"The plight of the millions of vulnerable children touches my heart. Rotary and RFFA give me unique opportunities to help them." |
Mike Webb
Past President, RI Great Britain
UK D1200 |
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"I joined the RFFA Board to try and make a difference to AIDS sufferers and their dependents. Having traveled in many parts of Africa, I have seen the devastation the illness brings, and I have also seen many Rotary projects that bring hope to those suffering." |
Senior Advisor: Eric Adamson
Past RI Director
Past RI Vice President
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"I feel that the work RFFA has done and will do are so important in this world that I felt compelled to help in some way." |
