We are profoundly grateful and honored to announce that the next Gift of Life mission in Honduras will be in memory of our beloved Horacio Poveda. Horacio played a crucial role in leading the mission to identify the most critical patients in need of life-saving heart surgery in San Pedro Sula, a mission proudly sponsored by our Rotary Club. On Thursday , his wife, Consuelo Poveda, and daughter, Adriana Poveda, joined at Terrace on the Park for an inspiring evening dedicated to the Gift of Life mission, “Making the Impossible Possible.” The event celebrated the incredible achievements and future milestones for children with heart disease worldwide. Gift of Life International also had the honor of recognizing the exceptional dedication of George Kuzma, Founder of Ukrainian Gift of Life. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this life-changing mission, keeping Horacio’s legacy of compassion and service alive. ❤️❤️❤️❤️💌💌💌💌🫀🫀🫀🫀 Estamos profundamente agradecidos y honrados de anunciar que la próxima misión de Gift of Life en Honduras será en memoria de nuestro querido Horacio Poveda. Horacio desempeñó un papel crucial al liderar la misión para identificar a los pacientes más críticos que necesitaban una cirugía cardíaca que les salvara la vida en San Pedro Sula, una misión orgullosamente patrocinada por nuestro Rotary Club. El jueves, su esposa, Consuelo Poveda, y su hija, Adriana Poveda, se unieron en Terrace on the Park para una velada inspiradora dedicada a la misión de Gift of Life, “Haciendo lo Imposible Posible.” El evento celebró los logros increíbles y los futuros hitos para los niños con enfermedades cardíacas en todo el mundo. Gift of Life International también tuvo el honor de reconocer la excepcional dedicación de George Kuzma, fundador de Ukrainian Gift of Life. Gracias a todos los que continúan apoyando esta misión que cambia vidas, manteniendo viva la herencia de compasión y servicio de Horacio. @goli_intl @consuelotrin @projectdeadass @raylmanrob @soniajtsaleh @jamesbeverlyr @rotaryinternational @rotary7255 #giftoflife #giftoflifeinternational

We are thrilled to announce the installation of the new Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Historic Jackson Heights. As we welcome this dynamic team, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a successful and impactful rotary year. -President: Dr. Juan Carlos De Fex -Vice President/Executive Director: Héctor Ramírez -Treasurer: Alfredo Losada -Secretary: Connie Cebada -Rotary Foundation Chair/ Events Coordinator: Mónica Romero -Membership Chair/ Events Coordinator: William Poveda Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Juan Carlos De Fex, we are confident that the club will continue to thrive and make a meaningful difference in our community. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Rotary,” beautifully captures the essence of our mission. It reminds us of the extraordinary impact we can create when we come together to serve others. Join us in celebrating this new chapter and in supporting our Board of Directors as they lead us through another year of service, fellowship, and community building. Here’s to a magical year ahead! @drjuancdefex @juandefex @cristinadefex_b @williampvda @willipotamo @jvs_06 @conniecebada @alfredo.losada.54 @congoteb @theivyroomnyc @rotaryinternational @rotary7255 #peopleofaction #themagicofrotary

🌟 Congratulations to Beatriz Perez, Cristina De Fex, and Jazmin Saenz! 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable dedication and tireless efforts of Beatriz, Cristina, and Jazmin in raising funds to support our Rotary Club projects. Your unwavering commitment and hard work have made a significant impact on our community, enabling us to continue our mission of service above self. Your achievements are a testament to the power of teamwork, passion, and perseverance. Thank you for being shining examples of what can be accomplished when we come together for a common cause. Here’s to many more successes and the continued growth of our club’s initiatives. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of our Rotary family! @rotaryinternational @rotary7255

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the rotary club members for your incredible participation in the Rotary Day of Service on May 18. Your dedication and enthusiasm made it a truly amazing day for the kids of Jackson Heights. From the lively dance lessons to the exciting raffles, and the creative painting activities, every moment was filled with joy and community spirit. Your efforts have left a lasting impact on these children and have brought our community closer together. Thank you for your hard work, generosity, and unwavering commitment to service. Together, we made a difference! @rotaryinternational @rotary7255 #rotarydayofservice #jacksonheights #kids #happykids #paintingkids #rotary

Dear friends and collaborators, We want to express our deepest gratitude to all who joined our bowling tournament and to those generous donors who contributed prizes and money. Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to fulfilling our projects for the benefit of the most vulnerable and to continue supporting the heart surgery program for children with congenital heart defects. Your generosity and commitment inspire us to continue our mission of making the world a better place for everyone. Every donation and every participant in our tournament makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. On behalf of our entire team and those we serve, thank you very much for being part of this noble cause! With gratitude and appreciation, Rotary Club of Historic Jackson Heights 💟💟❤️❤️💟💟❤️❤️💟💟❤️❤️ Queridos amigos y colaboradores, Queremos expresar nuestro más profundo agradecimiento a todos los que se unieron a nuestro torneo de bolos y a aquellos generosos donantes que contribuyeron con premios y dinero. Gracias a su apoyo, estamos un paso más cerca de cumplir nuestros proyectos en beneficio de los más necesitados y de seguir apoyando el programa de cirugías de corazón para niños con cardiopatías congénitas. Vuestra generosidad y compromiso nos inspiran a seguir adelante en nuestra misión de hacer del mundo un lugar mejor para todos. Cada donación y cada participante en nuestro torneo hacen una diferencia real en las vidas de quienes más lo necesitan. De parte de todo nuestro equipo y de aquellos a quienes servimos, ¡muchísimas gracias por ser parte de esta noble causa! Con gratitud y aprecio, Club Rotario del Histórico Jackson Heights @rotaryinternational @rotary7255 @drjuancdefex @cristinadefex_b @williampvda @jvs_06

Queridos amigos y colaboradores, Queremos expresar nuestro más profundo agradecimiento a todos los que se unieron a nuestro torneo de bolos y a aquellos generosos donantes que contribuyeron con premios y dinero. Gracias a su apoyo, estamos un paso más cerca de cumplir nuestros proyectos en beneficio de los más necesitados y de seguir apoyando el programa de cirugías de corazón para niños con cardiopatías congénitas. @rotary7255 Vuestra generosidad y compromiso nos inspiran a seguir adelante en nuestra misión de hacer del mundo un lugar mejor para todos. Cada donación y cada participante en nuestro torneo hacen una diferencia real en las vidas de quienes más lo necesitan. De parte de todo nuestro equipo y de aquellos a quienes servimos, ¡muchísimas gracias por ser parte de esta noble causa! Con gratitud y aprecio, Club Rotario del Histórico Jackson Heights 💟💟❤️❤️💟💟❤️❤️💟💟 Dear friends and collaborators, We want to express our deepest gratitude to all who joined our bowling tournament and to those generous donors who contributed prizes and money. Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to fulfilling our projects for the benefit of the most vulnerable and to continue supporting the heart surgery program for children with congenital heart defects. Your generosity and commitment inspire us to continue our mission of making the world a better place for everyone. Every donation and every participant in our tournament makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. On behalf of our entire team and those we serve, thank you very much for being part of this noble cause! With gratitude and appreciation, Rotary Club of Historic Jackson Heights @rotary7255 @rotaryinternational @drjuancdefex @cristinadefex_b

🎳 Join Us for a Heartfelt Cause! 🎳 On May 5th, we’re coming together for a fun-filled bowling event to raise funds for children in need of urgent heart surgery. Every roll, strike, and spare will make a difference in their lives. ❤️📍 Location: Bowl 360 Astoria 🕒 Time: 11:00AM to 3:00PM Let’s turn strikes into smiles and spares into support! Bring your friends, family, and colleagues for a day of laughter, camaraderie, and giving back. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and bring hope to these courageous kids. 💪Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s roll for a cause that truly matters! See you there! 🌟 #BowlingForACause #HeartfeltFundraiser #HelpingKidsHeal #CommunitySupport #May5Event #JoinUsBowling @bowl360astoria

Go Rotary! 119 years of celebration!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Happy Birthday Rotary International! Congratulations for creating People of Action and Making a Difference in the world! One hundred nineteen years ago, a vision for connection and friendship was put into action. Today, we are a global network that takes action to create lasting change. Celebrate by learning more about our history: https://on.rotary.org/3OQ9E7Q