On March 8, Cupertino Lodge #70 held its 16 th Annual Herman Deville Pancake Breakfast. This event serves as a fundraiser to benefit City of Hope, whose mission is to make hope a reality for those who suffer from cancer or diabetes. This occasion was special since it was the first time members were gathering since the passing of our mentor and most senior member, Brother Don Lang.
Over the years, Don had championed the City of Hope’s cause, both at Odd Fellows and at the Cupertino DeAnza Lions Club. It was therefore fitting that a contingent of 16 of his fellow Lions attended the breakfast.
A total of just under 60 attendees enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. Past Grand Ron Myres did a masterful job of preparing pancakes on our newly acquired Razor Griddle, and everyone reveled in a morning a food, fellowship and fun. The fun was in the form of a 50/50 raffle where 50% of the proceeds were donated to City of Hope and the other 50% was distributed to the participates as prizes.
The Lion’s Club generously donated $500 to the Fundraiser in memory of Don Lang, and we collected an additional $1,090 in admission fees and donations. The 50/50 raffle netted $205 for a grand total of $1,795. But, there was more good news. Since our Razor Griddle was acquired at a bargain price, the savings were used to boost the total donation given to City of Hope to $2,000. The full amount was donated in honor of our beloved Brother Don.
–By Mark Saint-John