Thomas presents Shonda Schilling with Rotarian Medallion
BOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Acton resident Elias Thomas, of the Sanford-Springvale RotaryClub, and his wife, Jane, recently attended the annual conference for Rotary District 7910 and served as the official representatives for Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson and his wife, Joan.
Thomas is a Past District Governor within the Rotary organization.
The conference took place from May 2 through 4 at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, Massachusetts. As many as 450 Rotarians and guests attended.
On Saturday, May 3, Thomas had the pleasure of recognizing the efforts of Shonda Schilling, wife of Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, in her establishing of The Shade Foundation.
Several years ago, Shonda Schilling was diagnosed with stage-2 melanoma and after a number of invasive surgeries, she enjoys being cancer-free. Shortly after her diagnosis, Shonda established The Shade Foundation for the purpose of raising awareness regarding melanoma, as well as raising funds to aid in research of this disease and ways to combat it.
The Rotary Foundation recognizes the contributions of Rotarians and non-Rotarians, alike, not only for financial contributions, but also for contributions to the betterment of society. District 7910 contributed funds to The Rotary Foundation, in order to recognize Shonda Schilling for her efforts on behalf of humanity in the fight against melanoma.
Thomas had the honor of presenting Shonda with a Paul Harris Fellow Medallion and pin at a dinner in Boxborough that Saturday evening.