LUNCH MEETING
Tue, Aug 24th 2021 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
SPEAKER: CHARLOTTE ELWOOD CANCER RESEARCH NORTH WEST
VENUE: HPGC
The speaker today was Charlotte Elwood, Community Fundraising and Engagement officer for North West Cancer Research, an independent charity dedicated to putting the region's cancer needs first. The charity funds life saving research to tackle the cause, improve the care and find the cure for all types of cancer.
Living in the North West people are up to 25% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than elsewhere in the UK.
The charity's dedicated supporters have helped fund more than £40million of pioneering research that, ultimately helps more people in our region. The charity funds:
*Cancer research
*Cancer clinicians
*Cancer science projects
*Cancer scientists of tomorrow
*Cancer education
The charity is looking for people to get involved in a number of ways so if you would like further information, visit: nwcr.org/getinvolved
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The following plan was put to our club assembly for working with the community.
moreThe following plan was presented at Club assembly for our support to International projects this Rotary year
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moreIn the Rotary year 23/24 we have supported the following organisations.
moreEach month Rotary will have a monthly theme and our club will try to get involved in projects that embrace these themes.
moreThe Youth Service Team will be involved in the following initiatives as agreed at our club assembly.
moreThe following plan has been agreed at assembly to involve and support our local community..
moreProviding Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.
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The following proposals were put to club assembly on July 4 by Youth Services chair, Les Clancy.
moreThe Executive Committee has presented its plans for the coming year. The role of the executive is to oversee the service functions of the club.
moreWith the club back to normal following the pandemic years we have been able to support a number of organisations this year.
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