Chair of the Meeting: President Danny Cassidy

 

Anthem: Arthur Retnakaran

 

Toast to The King, Canada and Rotary: President Danny Cassidy

 

Land Acknowledgement: President Danny Cassidy

 

Attendance: 7 including the guest speaker.

 

 

Speaker:  President Danny Cassidy

 

Gerd introduced President Danny (which Gerd attempted to do with a Scottish accent). Danny spoke about his annual ‘Ride to Conquer Cancer’’

 

 

Danny showed a video explaining what cancer is, https://youtu.be/6Fp83KTFZFI?si=IRQTBH20AmQOxh38

 followed by a slide outlining the increase in cancer cases over recent years and the projected rise in the years ahead. He also highlighted the tremendous improvements in survival rates due to research.

 

Danny explained why hospitals still need to raise funds and gave examples of essential equipment, research, and patient-support needs that are not fully covered by government funding.

The presentation linked below outlines these and also how Danny fundraises, how he prepares physically for the 200 km ride, and how he also takes part in the 75 km Bike for Brain Health the week before the cancer ride. It also includes photos and statistics from the 2025 ride, along with the total amount raised last year.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nhj17w9hi3c6uo84i839v/RTCC-2025.pptx?rlkey=ammopt4z4ret8651qhjbpxc45&st=06m36qwn&dl=0

 

Now 75, Danny is training to participate again this year and has set a fundraising goal of $5,000.00.

 

If you want to contribute, please click on the following link or scan the QR code

 

 

 

Frank thanked Danny for his presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

Sargeant at Arms: Rocco Colangelo

 

Rocco collected happy bucks and there were no fines.

 

 

There being no further business for the good of Rotary, Danny closed the meeting.