In this edition of The Source:
  • Louise Reilly, our Campaigns & PR Coordinator, shares about seeing our work first hand on the recent Vision Trip: A Time for Transformation. 
  • 11 year-old Rachel wants to make a difference in the lives of Rwandan kids.
  • Serving overseas was not on Claudio's radar when he retired.
  • Registration is open for Wellspring's 10th Anniversary Gala. 
A Time For Transformation

It didn't take long. Having your heart captivated by Rwanda never does ...

 

Each participant in Wellspring's 2014 Vision Trip stepped off the plane in the beautiful, humid city of Kigali with different expectations, and different hopes. But each one of us - from young students to retired couples and everyone in between; whether staff members or supporters - came trusting that this trip would prove to be exactly what was promised: A Time for Transformation. And it truly was. As we immersed ourselves in the life of a nation that is being rebuilt, restored and reconciled, we also saw our own hearts and minds change. That was Rwanda's gift to us.

 

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Rachel's Ride for Rwanda is the brainchild of 11-year-old Rachel who, after living in Rwanda for three years with her family, wanted to do something about the poverty she saw there. After volunteering for Wellspring's Lake2Lake, Rachel was inspired to create a similar event for kids here in Canada, that would allow them to help out kids in Rwanda. This bike ride event will take place on June 7, 2014 from 9am-1pm at Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley, BC. Registration costs $25 per individual.

 

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Volunteer Profile: Claudio Morelli

 

For 34 years, Claudio Morelli worked in the British Columbia education system as a teacher, school administrator and district superintendent. Serving overseas was not on his radar when he retired in 2012.

 

That changed shortly after his retirement when he was enjoying lunch with friends who are involved with The Wellspring Foundation. During the meal, Claudio was handed a piece of paper -- a job description for the position of Advisor to The Wellspring Academy in Rwanda.

 

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Wellspring's 10th Anniversary Gala! 

Imagine, Wellspring's 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner, will take place on Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver.

 

Over the past decade, we have been working together to create a better future for the children of Rwanda, and have seen thousands of lives transformed through education. 

We would love to have you join us as we celebrate this milestone, and dream together for the future.  

 

There is no charge to attend our Imagine Gala as all costs are underwritten by a generous partner. That means all money raised through this event will go directly to our work in Africa.

 

 

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