Rotary Action Group for Diabetes (RAGD) aims to address the Global Diabetes Epidemic by raising awareness to the humanitarian eyes, hearts and minds of 1.4 million members of Rotary International and other individuals and organizations who would like to join our efforts. And to inspire, provide guidance, promote, assist and support Rotary Humanitarian Projects that address our Areas of Focus.
RAGD is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
RAGD is organized and approved according to Rotary International policy but not an activity or agency of, or controlled by Rotary International.
Board of Directors and Leaders of Rotary Action Group for Diabetes
PP Marcel Zuckerman – Chair of RAGD
Classification: Security Technology
Rotary Club of Antwerpen West, Belgium, District 2140
PDG Robert Morris – Board Member, Secretary
Classification: Structural Engineering
Rotary Club of Golden Green, London, UK District 1130
PDG Tom Drennan – Board Member, Treasurer
Classification: Risk Management
Rotary Club of Overland, MO, USA District 6060
PP Noel Alidio – Board Member, Technical Officer
Classification: Medicine
Rotary Club of San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines District 3820
PP Thomas R. Shaw, Jr. – Board Member
Classification: Communications
Rotary Club of Cereal City Sunrise, MI, USA District 6360
PP Edwin A. Velarde – IPC, Chair of RAGD Development
Founder, EPiC Journey Against Diabetes
Classification: Software Development
Rotary Club of Westlake Village, CA, USA District 5240
Dr. Larry C. Deeb – Founding Member, Clinical Adviser
Classification: Pediatrics Endocrinology
Rotary Club of Tallahassee, FL, USA District 6940
PDG C. Wayne Edwards – Charter President, WDD Chair
Classification: Financial Services
Rotary Club of Tallahassee FL, USA, District 6940