{"id":15097,"date":"2026-07-12T15:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T15:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=15097"},"modified":"2026-07-12T15:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T15:36:19","slug":"slhc-joins-the-rotary-club-of-lewisham-penge-in-celebrating-100-years-of-ordinary-people-doing-extraordinary-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.slhc-uk.org\/?p=15097","title":{"rendered":"SLHC Joins the Rotary Club of Lewisham & Penge in \u201cCelebrating 100 Years of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SLHC was honoured to attend the Rotary Club of Lewisham & Penge\u2019s Centenary Celebration last evening (27\/06\/2026), marking an extraordinary milestone of 100 years of service, fellowship and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1926, the Rotary Club of Lewisham & Penge has spent a century bringing together people committed to improving lives through volunteer service, charitable giving, youth development, local and international humanitarian projects, and the promotion of peace and understanding. As part of Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.2 million members, the Club has contributed to initiatives that have transformed communities locally while supporting global efforts such as the campaign to eradicate polio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The evening was not only a celebration of Rotary\u2019s remarkable history, but also a reflection on the values that continue to inspire its members to serve others with compassion, integrity and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLHC is especially proud that the Club\u2019s President, Ms. Thelma Corkson, is also a valued member of the SLHC team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In her Centenary President\u2019s Message, Ms. Corkson captured the spirit of the occasion with words that resonated throughout the evening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne hundred years of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in pursuit of a simple but powerful belief\u2014that our communities become stronger when we choose to serve something greater than ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on her year as President, Ms. Corkson paid tribute to those who had gone before her, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI inherited a Club with a proud history, a generous spirit and a steadfast commitment to service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking beyond the Club\u2019s remarkable achievements over the past century, she reminded members that Rotary\u2019s greatest opportunities still lie ahead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe story of the Rotary Club of Lewisham & Penge is still being written\u2026 After one hundred years, our greatest impact still lies ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her message reflected the enduring Rotary principle of Service Above Self and the belief that lasting change is achieved through collective action, generosity and community leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLHC warmly congratulates the Rotary Club of Lewisham & Penge on reaching this historic centenary and celebrates the dedication of President Thelma Corkson and every Rotarian whose commitment over the past century has strengthened communities, transformed lives and inspired future generations through service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdulai Braima<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information Attach\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLHC- London<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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