Fundraising in These Times

 

There are so many organizations looking for donations and funding these days. Whether they be charitable organizations, non-profits, or even special interest groups.

With so many looking for support, you have to stand above the rest... offer something special... interesting... and with some possibility of return. Silent auctions are a good way of doing this. I found a Canadian organization that provides turn key solutions.

Check them out at https://www.silentauctioncompany.com/

Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada - 02/25/2021

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery(RAGAS) Canada Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada - Please Share!

Schools inconsistent in teaching students about sex trafficking in Canada - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-schools-inconsistent-in-teaching-students-about-sex-trafficking-in/

Timmins police charge Toronto area man with human trafficking - https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/timmins-police-charge-toronto-area-man-with-human-trafficking-1.5322168

Rob MacArthur - Canadian Coordinator Rotary Action Group Against Slavery

Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada - 02/24/2021

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery(RAGAS) Canada Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada - Please Share!

How human traffickers use 'corridors' to isolate victims, evade police - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/human-trafficking-corridors-new-report-halifax-moncton-1.5924616

Alberta RCMP raises awareness of the dangers of human trafficking - https://rdnewsnow.com/2021/02/23/alberta-rcmp-raises-awareness-of-the-dangers-of-human-trafficking/

Study confirms 401 major artery for sex trafficking - https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/study-confirms-401-major-artery-for-human-trafficking

New website sheds light on human trafficking in Thunder Bay - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-human-trafficking-1.5923240

Rob MacArthur Canadian Coordinator Rotary Action Group Against Slavery https://ragas.online/

Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada - 02/23/2021

Today's Human Trafficking News in Canada

Ontario announces new legislation in fight against human trafficking - https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-announces-new-legislation-in-fight-against-human-trafficking-1.5318669

How Canada’s sex traffickers evade capture and isolate victims to prevent their escape - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-how-canadas-sex-traffickers-evade-capture-and-isolate-victims-to/

Morning Update: New report analyzes sex trafficking transport networks - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-morning-update-new-report-analyzes-sex-trafficking-transport-networks/

Video: How a sex-trafficking survivor is now helping others to break free - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/video-how-a-sex-trafficking-survivor-is-now-helping-others-to-break-free/

Anti-human trafficking campaign brings billboards to Muskoka's Highway 11 - https://www.northbaynipissing.com/news-story/10335911-anti-human-trafficking-campaign-brings-billboards-to-muskoka-s-highway-11/

Rob MacArthur

Canadian Coordinator

https://ragas.online/

My Journey with Cancer

Been a while since I did a personal blog post... I guess this is the time.

Being 57 years old I figured it was time to get a colonoscopy.  There were no issues, it is just recommended for anyone over 50.

On October 2nd, 2018 I had a colonoscopy at the Northumberland Hospital.

When I awoke from the procedure, the doctor that performed the procedure came up to and said they had found a tumor.  It was quite a shock.  While they had me there they sent me for a CT Scan and did blood work.  My wife was picking me up so I called her to come in so we could talk to the doctor.

We learned that it was a stage 3 rectal tumour.  They did not know at the time if it was malignant or benign.  The thoughts that go through your head... It was not a happy time, with more bad news to come.  That night my wife and I held each other and were in tears.  The unknown and not knowing was the worst feeling I have ever had.

To be continued...

I will be updating this blog as I get time.  Check back from time to time if you would like to...