What began with a very bumpy start, the Lynnette’s Angels project ended up as a very successful venture. Forty-five percent of our Club members helped and contributed to the project.
You may not know that all four Rotary Clubs participated in the Lynnette’s Angels project. Lincoln South Rotary and Lincoln East Rotary went together to support one family, while Giving Spirits and Lincoln Club #14 each took one family.
By going together on the project, we were able to do more for this family. When Sue Merrill, Suzanne Tyrrell and I from our Club and four members of Lincoln East Rotary Club delivered the gifts, we found a family so very grateful for the gifts but more appreciative of our support of what they have been and still are going through.
Many tears flowed including my own. I just wish you could all have been there when we delivered the gifts because you really then realized that we had done something special. It sure put my Christmas in perspective. Thanks to all that participated and a special thank you to Sue Merrill and Shannon Booth for their leadership in this project.
Chandler Tyrrell, President
From the website story introducing the project:
The Rotary Clubs of Lincoln frequently work together on projects. Introduced by Lincoln Giving Spirits, our club has chosen to adopt a family for the Holidays. The information below has been updated.
Lynette's Angels is a local organization that helps to make the world a better place for all. Founded on behalf of Lynette Earnest who passed away from cancer. Lynette was a compassionate person one year bringing her family together to buy food and gifts for another family rather than on their own family. Lynette passed away the morning scheduled for delivery of the gifts, gift cards and food. The family honored her wish and then founded Lynette's Angels to help families suffering from cancer each year.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Board Board approved the project for this year asking that an emphasis be placed on hands-on items that we might do rather than just donation of funds. Individual members may choose to participate - review the information below including the letter from President Chan.
The project is chaired by Sue Merrill (click here to email Sue).