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Home Suite Hope walkers join St. Patrick's Day trek Continued from page 1paper and thought theyre going to do it,I had a beer already on the way, he said.Williams said.A guy stopped by (in Port Credit) andAmong the walkers was another formerbrought me beer from the liquor store.Oakville resident Agatha Platiel, joiningIn years past, Williams made the annualWilliams for her fifth year and third as partwalk in all kinds of weather, under all typesof a fundraiser. She has turned the annualof circumstances, usually without a lot of tradition into a fundraiser for Oakville-basedfanfare other than some well-wishers andHome Suite Hope. Walking with her wereattention from local media.members of the Knox Presbyterian ChurchHowever, this year he was joined by moreand Home Suite Hope.than a dozen walkers who saw a high of 13She raised more than $3,500 this year,degrees Celsius.with donations still coming in, bringing herTheres regular people, who come, andthree-year total to about $10,000 for thethen theres people who saw the story in theSee Walk page 9ATTENTION WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETESWe are enrolling adult women volunteers to participate in a clinicalresearch study of an investigational oral diabetes medication.You may be eligible if: You have Type 2 Diabetes (adult onset diabetes) You are 55-80 years of age Your blood sugar is not at target levels after at least three months of diet and exerciseOR Your blood sugar is not at target levels after three months of treatment with one or more anti-diabetes medicationsERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVERFor more information, please call:1-866-666-3329WALKING FOR A CAUSE:Agatha Platiel (centre) who walked to raise funds for Home Suite** If eligible to participate, you will be seen by a study doctor and will receive study-related testing and study medication at no cost.Hope is flanked by other Home Suite Hope supporters, Janice Moro (left) and Luella Frazer (right).If enrolled, you may be reimbursed for parking and travel expenses.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 18, 2011 8