Disability and sharing

The concept of this project can be summarised in a few words: Rotarians volunteer to help people with disabilities for a whole day. They meet up in Beringen, near Mersch, take participants to a range of activities around the country: Echternach, Pétange, Mondorf-les-Bains, Remich, Esch, Bettembourg and the Findel Airport. All day long, Rotary members drive, lay the table, cook, serve the meal and clean everything up afterwards! The Horizon Rotary Club was originally behind the idea for the event. Initially, the willing volunteers were somewhat discouraged by the reluctance of professionals who care for people with disabilities. They advised against the event, despite its good intentions, emphasising the expertise required to move and entertain their patients. But the project’s founder, Lucien Emringer, persevered! “I wanted people to open their hearts for a day, rather than their wallets!” The event has been a success from its very first edition.