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8--The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, ApnIi1 2003 l87Lauder Ae Local citizens Young and old ready to shave heas in support of cancermstriekenw m n By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champio-n If there's anyone who understands the powei that arises when one smnall town stands uniteÉ for a cause, it's Clem Scholtz. In 1996, Milton was the scene of the biggest single family bonc man-ow cîii in North America, held t0 find a match for Mr Scholtz's daughter, Deidre, who was fOve years old ai the time. More than 2,000 Miltonians tumned out. It was an mncredible turnout, t0 say the very leasi," he saic, adding that after the event, the town coninued t0 demonstrate its support in fundraisers held to ease the financial burden of Deidre's illness, aplastie anemia. Now, he said, il's ime t0 do it again. On April 12 from I10 4 p.m., a fundraiser wilI be held outside ai 393 Main St. E. for Miltonjan Sarah Burt, 20, who was diag- nosed two months ago with Myeloftbrosis. a rare form of hone marrow cancer. The event wiII include entertainmeni for kids and adulîs, and people - including Milton firefighers- wiIl shave their heads t0 raise money for Ms Burt. "This is another opportunity for Milton to show the world what i's ail about. Sarah and her famnily need the community 10 sîep up and say 'We're here for you. " Mr. Scholtz said, adding that he and Deidre. now 12, will tend support to Ms Burt in any way she needs il and encourage Milton residents 10 do the same. Money raised wiIt go toward Ms Burt's medical cosîs. Expcnses may include a wig. naîuropaîhic ireatmenîs and travelling cosîs. Alil funds left over wilt go 10 the Canadian Cancer Society. Lasi October, Ms Burt, 20, gave birth 10 a still-born baby. On ihat day, doctors noticed îhaî Ms Burt's Hemoglohîn tevels were drastically low. Many tests and check-ups foltowed. On February 6 - the day the baby was due - Ms Burt was officially diagnosed with Myelofibrosis. Thie idea behind the fundraiser is that people witt colteci pedges before the event and then shave their heads ai the eveni. Event gaining momentum "Some people have raised $1,000 in one aftemnoon. t's going t0 be huge," said Tarah Cherwoniak., Ms Burt's sisier and the organ- izer of the fundraiser. Before and afier photos will be provided 10 every head shaving participant, as well as i-shirts. Some of the women taking part have long hair that will be donaîed t0 Locks of Love, an organiza- lion that makes wigs for patients with ilinesses that cause a toss of hair. 'he event will be a great time for everyone, whether or not they wanî 10 shave their heads, Ms Cherwonia.k said, adding thai dona- tions can also be made that day. 'Me afiemoon will include a deejay, face painting and ba]Ioons for the kids, and plenty of entertainment. There will also be a haif1 pipe broughî in for skateboard and mn-lne skating buifs. One ofîthe things Ms Cherwoniak said she's mosi exciîcd abouti is the booth that wil have infonmation for people 10 take on how 10 gel on the -bone man-ow registry. PhstO bY GRAHAM PAINE Sarah Burt holds scissars and clippers while surrounded by firefighters (tram left) Jody Rowley, Steve Ellis, Mike Claustan and Andrew Brassard in preparaion for an April 12 Shave Yaur Head For Cancer event at 393 Main St. E. (out- aide Communication Zone) in support of the local waman, who's been diagnased with cancer. Many individuals and businesses have jumped on board ta help with the event. "One thing I've leamned is thai nobody seems 10 know how," Ms Cherwonia.k said. Pamphlets and educaîed volunteers should help fix ihat. she said. "I realty want t10 bring more awareness 10 bone man-ow cancer. Only 30 per cent of Canadians who are diagnosed have matches in iheir families." Ms Burt is tucky - il seems one of her sisiers will he a match. Ms Cherwoniak said she thinks the fundraiser and the commu- nity's support is helping 10 make Ms Burt stronger - and she's not the only one. 'I couldn't imagine Sitting and doing nothing," Ms Cherwoniak said. Ms Burt, who has lived in Milton for almosi Oive years. said she's really surprised ai the outpouring of support from Miltonians. "I don't think t make that much of an impact," she said, laugh- ing. "I think nobody knows who 1 am.*' She said she feels somewhaî divided about the upcoming event. Il should be fun, but PHilfeel odd - like everybody's looking ai me. l'm not used 10 50 much antention." Ms Burt will probahly be undergoing chemoîherapy nexi month, and then dociors will antempi the bone marrow transplant. Mike Clouston, an acting captain wiîh the Milton Fire Departntent, knows froni experience jusi how important il is 10 have the support of family and communiîy when going through any sort of hea]th crisis. He was diagnosed with cancer a year-and- a-half ago and underweni radiation treatnient. Mr. Clouston is genting a group of firefighiers together who are wilting t0 shave their heads for the cause. A financial burden is the tasi thing Ms Burt needs 10 face right now, Mr. Clouston said. Milton f'refighters did a simutar thing a few years ago for Camp Trillium, a camp for chitdren with cancer, he said. He urges Milionians t0 gel rnvolved in any way they can. "t's a good cause - il's a person in our community. For Camp Trillium, nobody knew the (children) but tis one is more person- al. We know Sarah and her family." For more information. call Ms Cherwoniak al (905).510-6888. 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