One of the great joys of becoming the most fabulous Rotary club in the known world is that we are talked about everywhere and are a club of choice for visitors from across the globe. Our It's Vegas, Baby Internet-based raffle clearly is the better mousetrap that has...

Wandering Las Vegas West Rotarian Phil Hoffman swaps banners with Jody Levitt. president of the Rotary Club of Canton, Phil's hometown. Canton also is the hometown of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Phil attended the club's meeting Friday, Aug. 7.

Homecoming nears for Brett Kathy Grant reports again Brett was able to stand up today and he is in a wheelchair sitting up straight. Medically he is almost ready to come home, but he needs to be stronger before he is transferred to rehab in Vegas. Please pray that his...

More from Kathy Grant Brett's being moved to a room on the main floor tonight. He begins OT and PT twice a day starting tomorrow. He got up again to stand and hopefully will be able to walk in a few days. Tolerating food through the tube, but no word on when he will...

Kathy gives the latest update on Brett Brett's been off the vent for a day and a half. Clamped G tube so we are hoping his stomach will start working. He snapped at nurse twice today: didn't want to wear BP cuff anymore and wanted more ice chips than doctor is...

Kathy gives us the scoop: Brett was able to get out of bed and stand for a few seconds. He want you to know that his "butt cleared the bed." Physical therapist is working on him right now. Doctor is keeping him off the vent all night tonight. Once he is off he can be...

Kathy reports on a peaceful Sunday afternoon: Brett says hello to everyone and wants to thank all of you who have visited him. Thank you also for all the cards. Not a day goes by that he does not have cards to open. The nephrologist signed off on Brett's case today,...

Brett, I am glad you are feeling better. I have been praying for your recovery and your family in my church. Ken Fong

Las Vegas West Rotary has always risen to any occasion to help those in need; however, Brett's struggle is the biggest opportunity we've had to show the power and grace of Rotary. A small club has rallied behind one of its past presidents with prayer and support; and...

Hi it's Emily. Today my dad was off the went for a total of 11 hours in a row. Yay! He was changed to a regular ICU bed that can be changed for him to sit up. He is getting much stronger with the PT and OT. He wanted to drink something other than water so he drank...