A Leader in Action
As a committed Rotarian and the District Governor of 6840, Ken Thompson put Service Above Self and worked tirelessly to help the global community.
For years, he served as the ShelterBox Ambassador for his District, generating funds and awareness for Rotary International’s project partner in disaster relief.
This Memorial Fund has been established to honor Ken’s legacy and provide emergency shelter to displaced families around the globe.
ShelterBox and Rotary
Partners in Action
Rotary and ShelterBox are project partners in disaster relief. Since its start as a Rotary club project in 2000, ShelterBox has grown with the support of the Rotary family around the world.
The partnership with Rotary has enabled ShelterBox to reach the farthest parts of our world to ensure vulnerable families have basic shelter and the supplies to rebuild again after disaster.
Together with the incredible support of Rotarians worldwide, ShelterBox has responded to more than 300 disasters in over 100 countries, providing vital aid to over 1.4 million people.