Service activities A very important part of the Rotary movement is to help those less fortunate, particularly locally, but also nationally and internationally. This is done not only by raising funds, but also by direct help and contact. Examples are:- Locally Volunteer driving / transport of the blind Disabled Games Daisy Chain-respite care for autistic children Hospices Dogs Trust Mock interviews for school leavers and university entrants Handyman help for Age Concern Donations to various local Charities Nationally Blood pressure awareness day (re Strokes) Various Charities Internationally (Rotary is arguably uniquely equipped to cross international borders) Worldwide Polio eradication-money and expertise Via local schoolchildren -'shoeboxes' filled with items and sent to children in disaster areas 'Send a cow'-promoting self help in Africa Group Study Exchange / Ambassadorial Scholars to and from other countries Aquafilter-purifies almost any water Vision Aid overseas