A Spanish Rotarian serving as a crew member on the Star Breeze—an ocean liner that calls into Raiatea every week—generously passed on a large supply of life jackets. As you know, these vessels must regularly renew their safety equipment, and instead of letting perfectly good gear go unused, he chose to put it back into the community.
We coordinated the donation to several outrigger schools across our area, and the reaction was extraordinary. The kids lit up the moment they saw the jackets, proudly trying them on, while their coaches expressed genuine gratitude for receiving equipment they could never have accessed otherwise. The enthusiasm, the smiles, the sense of being supported—it all made this simple act feel incredibly meaningful.
Claudine Goche, RC Raiatea Tahaa
