April 2019

WHEREAS, people in our community have been directly affected by cancer and share a strong bond with others who experience the pain of this disease; and 

WHEREAS, the Canadian Cancer Society is proud to be a champion and voice for Canadians who care about cancer and is committed to supporting and engaging people in our community; and

WHEREAS, through the Daffodil Campaign, funds are raised to fund ground-breaking research and support services which helps people impacted by cancer live their lives more fully; and

WHEREAS, approximately 200 Canadian Cancer Society volunteers in the City of Thunder Bay and local donors are part of a collective of people united by the same goals, helping people live longer and improving the lives and experiences of those affected by cancer; and

WHEREAS, the daffodil is the symbol of strength, courage and life for those living with cancer and for local people to rally around by donating and wearing a daffodil pin proudly.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Mauro, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby recognize April as the DAFFODIL CAMPAIGN in the City of Thunder Bay and urge all citizens to give generously to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Bill Mauro, MAYOR