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Rotary Club of Blacktown City
Wednesday 17th Apr 2024Next Tuesday 23 April I will be speaking at the Rotary Club of Blacktown City. I hope to raise awareness and funds for the cause!
Guest Speaker Ron Ross. Ron Ross is the owner of Snap Printing, Phillip Street, Parramatta and the proud owner of a Triumph Speed-Twin 1200 modern classic motorcycle. The bike below is the old 900.
He is married to Phyllis and has a daughter, Samantha, who has completed a double degree in communications and journalism at UTS.
Ron has long experience in the aviation and hospitality industries. His career has included senior positions at Air Niugini, Qantas and Air Vanuatu. He provided consulting services to a number of other South Pacific national carriers. Ron was Head of IT for the Radisson Hotel group in Australia and S.E. Asia, directly responsible for the implementation of IT systems in around 12 new 4-5 star hotel projects. He was a senior member of the founding team of start-up technology company, interTouch, leading to its successful sale to major Japanese Telco NTT Docomo. He acquired Snap Parramatta in January 2001 and is well known in the Parramatta business community.
In mid-2020, Ron was diagnosed with aggressive Prostate cancer and is here and alive tonight to share his story.
I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Tuesday 26th Mar 2024It is that time of the year again!!
On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.
This will be my 5th ride since I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2020. Thanks to a vigilant GP, who insisted on regular PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood tests, a well developed tumor was found in my Prostate. After reviewing options for Chemo and Radiation Therapy, I took the decision to have a Radical Prostatectomy - this removed the offending gland along with the tumor. The cancer had not spread and I am now living a normal healthy life.
I am passionate about spreading the word to all men that they should insist on regular PSA tests, this is much more effective than the old finger test as well as less unpleasant! Of course please consult your GP - I am no doctor and everyone is different, but if you are over 40 it is worth the conversation!
This disease should not be killing men, in most cases it can be cured if caught early, we need to raise awareness and continue to fund more research. Your donations also go to fund Men's mental health, another very important reason to support my ride.
Thank you all again in anticipation of your donations to these 2 important causes.
Ron
P.S. the photo here was taken circa 1972 on my 1967 BSA 650 Thunderbolt, an ex SA Police bike, that I rebuilt to go faster than existing Police biles of the time. I am lucky to be alive!!
My Sponsors
Diana Brecely
Ron, well done on another year raising awareness and funds for this great cause! Happy to be able to support you with the ride.
$174 USD
Michael Travers
Good luck Ron. A nice positive story
$135 USD
Andrew Frank
Best wishes. Go well good and faithful servant
$68 USD
Katrina Davis
Love your work, Ron! Good luck on the ride and stay safe.
$68 USD
Ron Ross
$41 USD
Joshua Cook
All the best Ron!
$34 USD
Sandeep Raikar
All the best Ron.
$34 USD
Martina Fox
Go Thunderbolt!
$21 USD
Anonymous
Good Luck with the ride
$20 USD
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