In 2009 Kevin the Bear was the brainchild of Dino, one of our members, and created to raise money to contribute to the children who lived in the areas affected by the bushfires. At the end of the journey Kevin and all the money he helped raise were to be given to the Mobile Toy Library. Kevin was the namesake of a very active member who had moved to Melbourne and so had no further use for his badge.
Meet Kevin and Kevin also met District Governor David Cooke. Kevin stayed with many of our members and while a guest in their home he was taken many place and sat on many counters, including the AMCAL chemist, Centrelink and Wortrainers all in the name of revenue raising. He also attended the Dance Sport in Shepparton where he helped sell raffle tickets; he even spent time at the hospital - as a visitor only.
Being a fitness fanatic Kevin donned his Lycra and took to the streets on the bike with Leah and in the process met one of Shepparton's infamous icons - one of the painted cows. A quiet whisper in the cow's ear and Kevin was off to raise more money. He even devoted some of his time to Meals on Wheels. So even though fundraising he managed some time for community service.
But it wasn't all local as Kevin attended the Changeover Dinner of the Rotary Club of Bright and while in Bright also visited the Berry Farm, the Bakery and the Ovens Pub and in all areas people were happy to give and Kevin went home with over $300-00.
As originally started Kevin's journey ended at East Shepparton's Changeover Dinner when Kevin and all the money he raised were given to the Mobile Toy Library. A fun project which was enjoyed by the club with all members playing a part in Kevin's journey.
