By Marcus Uhe
The Kurll’s Own Rovers Crew in Endeavour Hills has taken out the prestigious Unit Service Award at an ceremony held late last month.
The unit was recognised as a major contributor to the annual Rover Blood Challenge, a national competition where Rover Units across the country challenge each other to see who can achieve the most blood donations within a specified period.
Covid-19 restrictions prevented large group gatherings and interactions with the public where Rovers Units generally do their best work, however, the group improvised while still finding a way to make a positive contribution to the community.
“We’ve donated blood before as a crew and thought it was a good chance to meet up and donate together,” Unit Leader at Kurll’s Own, Harrison Cowan told Star News.
“You don’t do things like that to receive the award, but when we were presented with it, we thought it was great to be recognised for the work we did in such a challenging time.”
Victorian Rover chair Kieron Younger commended Kurll’s Own for their service during such a difficult period.
“To see Kurll’s Own Rover Unit being recognised with the Unit Service Award has been a great highlight,” Mr Younger said.
“Their hard work and dedication in providing young adults the opportunity to stay connected, have amazing adventures, and serve the community with blood donations whilst in a pandemic, is an outstanding effort“.
Rovers are mixed-gender groups cater which to those aged between 18 and 26 who may have graduated from Scouts and Guides groups.
The Kurll’s Own Rovers are based at their den at James Cook Drive in Endeavour Hills.
