This weeks program was a group that included Bev Austin from the Avon Rotary, Bill Russo from the American Cancer Society and Rex Dugan’s wife. Topic was the American Cancer Society and the functions of the organization. The money they raise is spent as follows:
Research/Grants – 150 Million per year with up to 450 million committed active spending during an annual period based upon active grant cycles
Service – Helping people get to treatment, Counseling, Advocacy, 800 Number 24hr access @ 800-227-2345
Education- Tobacco Awareness, Healthy Eating, Exercise
Cancer related deaths have been going down! 18% reduction in the past 20 years.
As I type this, the Relay for Life is in full swing. The activity is taking place at the Hendricks County Fair Grounds. There are 256 participants comprising 34 teams. This weekend will raise over $36,000.
End of the Year Celebration: Mark your calendar for June 28th. We will not be having our regular lunch meeting. We will be celebrating the start of a new Rotary year at the Blanton House Thursday night. Every Rotarian and their spouse is invited. Shared Blessings food pantry will be cooking Pork Steaks for us and for a donation of canned or non-parishable food items (please be generous). The rest of the meal will be pitch-in family style. Please bring a food item to share with your fellow Rotarians. A sign-up sheet will be going around. Please have an idea of what you will be bringing so everyone does not bring the same thing. We have invited the Scholarship winners, their families and other Rotary Friends.
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