This month, the Rotaract Club of Djilang (Geelong) report on 'Jazz Swings: Mood Swings' and their involvement in this event.
On the evening of September 2nd almost 200 people got in the mood for mental health.
Jazz Swings had a roaring first year and raised $12k for organisations that offer support for youth facing mental health problems.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Geelong in conjunction with Kardinia International College, North Geelong Secondary College and St Joseph’s College the evening was alive with jazz, dancing, food and wine! Student bands from Kardinia College and St Joseph’s College blew away the audience with their instrumental melody and there was no better way to describe North Geelong College’s food platter other than delicious! Our hearts and souls were filled with joy either from the delight in seeing our youth thrive or from the endless flow of wine (you decide)!
Funds raised via ticket sales, generous raffle prizes and silent auctions put us well over the goal for the evening. Funds will be going to Ocean Mind, The Power In You Project and Headspace. Hearing speakers from these organisations helped individuals realise the impact these organisations are having on youth and the amazing support they are providing.
Huge shout out to John Seal and his tremendous effort in pulling together this superb event. The members of the Rotaract Club of Djilang (Geelong) would like to thank John for providing us the opportunity to help promote the event on social media – this was an wonderful chance for us to develop our content delivery skills and to get involved in a fun community project.
Overall this was a magnificent evening and one that will become part of the Rotary calendar each year.
Lekha Krishna