those affected by male breast cancer from suffering in silence. David candidly reveals, “There is a special motivation, having had my mom go through and unfortunately, pass away from it. This is a driving factor. If we can give people awareness and the comfort to present their concerns to their doctor and specialist, I think we’re doing a wonderful thing.” The Inaugural Bottoni Ride debuted in August at Rocky’s Harley-Davidson, located at 900 Wilton Grove Road, London, directing proceeds toward the MRI fund at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH). Due to the outpouring of community support, Brian and David have already begun planning another fundraiser for next year. Moreover, they are designing leather jackets for the occasion. As Brian compassionately points out, “Of the 250 men that are diagnosed every year with breast cancer in Canada, 55 will die. I want the men who are sitting in the weeds to know that somebody is speaking for them right now.” Asked what most excites Brian about The Bottoni Project, he replies, “The potential that a man who has had breast cancer will hear what we’re doing and feel that we are his voice too.” Breast cancer in men is treatable but must be recognized first. Brian, an absolute ray of sunshine, concludes, “Maybe the silver lining of this whole situation is that I can make a difference. Tell the men in your life to check. No more shame, no more stigma, and no more silence!” For more information, visit steghfoundation.ca/appeal/bottoni- project, or email thebottoniproject@rogers.com.
Left: Brian Lynch with Dr. David Bottoni of The Bottoni Project, together bringing awareness to Breast Cancer in men.
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