The weather may be dreary, but flowers are blooming in the community.
The 18th annual Chatham Sunrise "Roses for Rotary" campaign has raised $13,000, which is $3,000 more than what was raised in 2017.
The announcement was made Wednesday morning. The 1,250 dozen roses will be delivered throughout the day.
Roses for Rotary 2018. April 18, 2018. (Photo by Paul Pedro).
The campaign has come a long way in the past 18 years, as the first year raked in about $200.
The campaign has raised more than $200,000 over the last 18 years.
Funds raised will go towards several community projects, like the new Children's Treatment Centre building.
-With files from Paul Pedro.
