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Sebastian Warner Awarded Paul Harris Recognition

By Molly Kett deserving individual by bestowing
the Paul Harris Fellowship. This
he city of Cornwall is full of recognition is an honour that is
Toutstanding citizens. Today, presented to a worthy community
though, we’re going to highlight one member or Rotarian who has made
outstanding citizen in particular: significant contributions in the form
Sebastian Warner, winner of the of activities or achievements. The
Paul Harris Fellowship. universal motto of Rotary is “service
above self” and it is safe to suggest
From the perspective of The that when clubs choose to honour
Rotary Foundation, a Paul someone, this is a consideration in
Harris Fellowship recognizes a
the selection process.
contribution of one thousand dollars
US to the foundation in the name “Although Sebastian is not an
of the recipient. These funds are active member of a Rotary club,
used to provide grants that assist he personifies many of the ideals
the humanitarian and educational of Rotary,” says Bette Miller. “For
projects of Rotary clubs, both many, his outstanding achievements
locally and internationally. as an ultra-marathoner will come Photo Submitted
Qualifying grants fit one of to mind. Many of these runs have to all and enhance the recreational The recipient of a Paul Harris
Rotary’s seven areas of focus: basic involved fundraising that has opportunities of the city.” recognition receives a very nice
education and literacy; child and benefited a variety of worthy causes. certificate signed by the President
maternal health; peace and conflict The most recent was the HonouRuck Sebastian has been acting selflessly of Rotary International, a pin, and a
prevention; disease prevention and 2020 to honour military veterans for several years. For example, when medallion.
treatment; water, sanitation and while also raising awareness of in Ghana for a friend’s wedding, “Sebastian is a modest and
hygiene; community and economic mental health challenges among first Sebastian spent several days visiting gracious recipient of recognition
development; supporting the responders and military personnel. and volunteering at a Rotary project who we were extremely pleased to
environment. Much of the credit for the Rotary that creates awareness through recognize,” says Miller.
Outdoor Gym in Lamoureaux Park education, training, and treatment
For many Rotary clubs,
is due to Sebastian’s initiative of neglected tropical diseases such Sports Energy would like to offer
this financial contribution is and desire for Cornwall to have a as Buruli ulcer, yaws, leprosy, and congratulations to Sebastian Warner
an opportunity to recognize a
facility that would be accessible others. for his wonderful efforts.
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