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Supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness: A Rotary Initiative with “Facing The Tiger” In 1997, the Rotary Foundation was established by Roger Climpson of the Lane Cove Rotary Club. Over the years, it has evolved into a corporation, and Rotary continues to maintain representation on its Board. True to its mission, the Foundation focuses on supporting local […]

Celebrating a Milestone: Over 10,000 Pairs of Rotary Red Socks Sold Worldwide! We are thrilled to announce that Rotary Red Socks has reached a significant milestone: we have sold over 10,000 pairs of red socks around the world! This achievement is a testament to the power of community and the importance of our mission to

Strengthening Our Fight Against Prostate Cancer with HEWRAG Rotary Red Socks is proud to announce our ongoing partnership with the Health Education and Wellness Rotary Action Group (HEWRAG). For over a year, HEWRAG has been a steadfast ally in promoting our cause, raising awareness about prostate cancer, and distributing our iconic red socks. This collaboration

Hervey Range Rural Collaboration for Prostate Cancer Awareness Members of the Rotary Red Socks team had the pleasure of visiting the Hervey Range Fire Brigade. Our mission was to discuss the importance of prostate cancer awareness and explore ways to foster a stronger community connection through this crucial health issue. Understanding the value of a

KNOW YOUR SCORE The KNOW YOUR SCORE slogan was identified as an issue from survey feedback of rural Red Sock projects that have been undertaken. This is mainly directed towards middle aged males, particularly those with a known family history of prostate cancer, to seek a PSA pathology benchmark which should be an ongoing event

Quilpie Red Socks Project When the Rotary Club of Townsville Sunrise was seeking new ways to implement their Red Socks initiative they took into account the alarming statistics that for every 100 men that dies from prostate cancer in a metropolitan area in Australia, 121 will die in rural areas, i.e. a 21 percent increase.

Al Jefferson and Rotary Red Socks Wins the Race Across America! The Sunrise Townsville Rotary Club continues to be a major sponsor of Allan Jefferson, Winner of the 2022 Race Across America RAAM.  Allan is a helicopter rescue crewman from Townsville, Australia. Al Jefferson and Team Jefferson have won the solo category with Al announced