Walk for Nepal
The 11th annual “Rotary Walk for Nepal” is being held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Westwood Lake. Registration opens at 9:15 am with the walk beginning at 10 am.
In response to the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Nepal on August 26, funds raised through the 2026 Walk for Nepal will support immediate humanitarian relief for affected communities, followed by longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in Nepal through trusted Rotary and official channels.
With generous contributions from individuals and organizations, our club has raised more than $150,000 USD, which has helped rebuild schools and supported various projects such as serving 100,000 hot meals during the Covid 19 lockdown, drinking water projects and many more.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the walk and contributed to the event to make it succeed.
In the Media
CHEK News: Nanaimo man continues to raise money for 2015 Nepal earthquake victims – October 28, 2018
Global News: British Columbians caught in Nepal earthquake pledge to stay and help – April 27, 2015

Daybreak Executive 2026-27

Club Officers
President: Rob Mawdsley
Past President: Sheila Klassen
President Elect: Terry Gwilliam
Vice President: Doug Ozeroff
Treasurer: Anna Jones
Secretary: Bonnie Murrell
Directors
International Services: Valri Cunningham
Funds Allocation: Tanya Forbes
Public Relations: Jill Mont
Youth Services: Graham Calder
Club Services: Denise Davidson
Membership: Karin Mattern
Directors at Large: Duane Seibel, Doug Lum
May 29, 2026

Presenting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island our $15,000 cheque from golf tournament proceeds.



































LIVE AUCTION SPONSORS
Dave Thompson Boating Excursion – Get ready to once again bid on an afternoon aboard Dave & Cheryl Thompson’s 45’ yacht! Appies and beverages provided!
Coastal Blue Adventures – 4-hour private fishing charter for up to 3 guests, targeting seasonal salmon and bottom fish in waters around Nanaimo, all top-tier fishing gear, bait, tackle and expert guiding provided
RAFFLE SPONSORS
Amore Bistro Cafe – Bastion Wealth Advisors Group – Blake Ellis Aviso Wealth – Blue Grouse Estate Winery – Cactus Club – Chemainus Theatre – Country Grocer – Derek Rickwood – Donna Allen – EXIT Nanaimo Escape Room – Green Thumb Garden Centre – Horang Restaurant – Landlubber Pub – Millstone Winery – Mosaic Information Technologies – Mount Brenton Golf Course – Nanaimo Clippers – Nanaimo Golf Club – Nanaimo Night Owls – Nori Japanese Restaurant – Off the Hook – Pacific Pearl Dental Hygiene Clinic – Val U Fitness – Wolf Brewing

Daybreak Donations for 2026/27 Rotary Year
July $8,000
Salvation Army $2,500
Shelter Box Venezuela: $1,500
Amoruk Society: $1,000
Sheep Project: $3,000
August $2,571
Nanaimo Chinatown Heritage: $500
Fresh Start: $500
Stuff the Lockers: $1,571
September $4,650
Nanaimo Ladysmith School Foundation: $1,000
Nanaimo & District Men’s Shed: $800
Nanaimo Child Development Centre: $2,500
Canadian Cancer Society: $350
Total Year to Date: $15,221























