Caps for Cancer History
In 2021, Crossroads member Karen Schmidt introduced the club to a program in Manzanillo, Mexico, that purchases high-density plastic for pesos per kilogram weighed. We started collecting plastic bottle caps and other plastic caps from our own recycling bins, as well as from friends, family members, and the community.
Throughout the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022, Crossroads Rotary collected many pounds of high-density plastic caps. These were delivered by then-club president Geoff Schmidt, club treasurer Sloane Schmidt, and president-elect Darwin Husa to Manzanillo, Mexico, to raise money. The funds raised through this program brought in enough to cover the cancer treatment costs for a child in Mexico and support her family during her care.
Crossroads Rotary continues the Caps for Cancer program with the help of a number of community members and organizations:
Local Schools in Kitsap County including: North Kitsap High School ,LEO, Club and Poulsbo Elementary School, and PTSA. We have plastic cap donation boxes.
Poulsbo area Starbucks employees and club member Adrianne Carpenter have worked with the stores to set aside caps from milk and other containers to donate to the cause.
Poulsbo Rotary, our sister club in Poulsbo, has joined in the effort.
Dozens of club member’s families, friends, and business colleagues.
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Collect High Density Bottle Caps
Caps for Cancer uses high-density plastic caps for creating 100% recycled plastic park benches, tables, etc. By collecting the caps and recycling the containers they are attached to, you can make a positive impact on the planet. As you use plastic containers simply save the caps for Crossroads Rotary, Caps for Cancer.
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Once a Year Cap Drive
Once a year, we have a cap drive, or a better description is a cap party to clean and bag the caps for their journey to Manzanillo, Mexico. This is a fun event; everyone is welcome, and we need the help.
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Transport the Caps
Once a year we fly, drive, and ship bottle caps to the facility in Manzanillo, Mexico. The goal is to keep the costs as low as possible getting the caps to the factory for processing. While in Manzanillo, Crossroads Rotary volunteers for local charities helping the local community.
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It costs us roughly $2000 a year to gather all the caps and transport them to Manzanillo. We would appreciate it if you would donate to this amazing cause!
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