Ontario Community Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 27 Jun 2007, p. 17

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 27, 2007 - 17 Town embraces woman in need Continued from page 13 thousand dollars to cover some of Hall's immediate expenses, including a mortgage payment. Olver also approached local businesses where her friend shops and does business -- Home Depot, Sobeys, Shell, Shoppers Drug Mart and Price Chopper. The local businesses may have been surprised to get paid a visit by the familiar face on The Weather Network, but all donated gift certificates for Hall to use to help make ends meet. "You know I said she's a loyal customer who always gives her business to you and now she needs help," said Olver, also impressed with the positive response. "The community is willing to support someone in need, you just need to ask," said Olver. Now Olver has spearheaded Saturday's Help a Neighbour Fight Breast Cancer event to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Price Chopper at Third Line and Dundas Street West. There will be a barbecue, raffle, a 50/50 draw, face painting for kids and more and all proceeds will assist Hall. "There are no financial options for her," said Olver. Hall may not have a lot of options these days, but she sure does have a lot of friends. She has only praise for not only those friends and neighbours, but also her doctor and the local healthcare system. Hall said she lived in Toronto and after she moved no one phoned her. Here, after a handful of years, neighbours have stepped in to help when she can't help herself. They've brought meals. They cut her lawn. They even planted flowers and look after them for her. "My backyard has become my recovery room," said Hall who is also an advocate of being vigilant about monitoring one's health, particularly women. "It's really important, at any age, to be vigilant about monitoring," said Hall, adding, "If you find something, don't discount it." tax break Nowunt il July 19, 2007 Why wait for the all STAR ENERGY ? 8 % off ® regular, sale and clearance priced qualified major appliances, dehumidifiers & room air conditioners Major Appliances include refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and freezers. Ask in store for details NE064F107 © 2007. Sears Canada Inc.

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