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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 1, 2013 | 20 On Saturday (Aug. 3), the Halton branch of the Canadian Red Cross will be part of a fundraising barbecue at the Hays Boulevard Walmart in support of Red Cross relief efforts in Alberta. The local Red Cross will be just outside Walmart at 234 Hays Blvd. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The day will include a barbecue hosted by store staff, a Red Cross vehicle and response trailer, a defibrillator/CPR demonstration, and displays with Red Cross volunteers on-hand to provide information and answer questions. Walmart Canada has launched a campaign to raise funds in support of the Canadian Red Cross and specifically its efforts following the recent flooding in communities across Alberta. The annual cross-country campaign is held to raise funds for the non-profit organization's disaster response and preparedness activities. Starting today (Aug. 1) through Aug. 25, customers can make a donation in support of the work the Canadian Red Cross does in communities across Canada and Walmart Canada will then match the donations up to $2,000 per store. Donations can also be made online at www.walmart.ca. The campaign's goal is to raise $3 million. Barbecue serves up support for Red Cross Aug. 3 at Walmart From the floods in Western Canada, the train derailment in Québec, extreme heat alerts in southern Ontario and the Burlington VIA train derailment, to house fires in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills, Red Cross is there, in times of need, for Canadians whose lives are disrupted due to disaster. Canadian Red Cross, Halton Area Branch Council chair Health "Connected to your Community" Peter Hodgson "The funds raised through the campaign will help ensure that the Canadian Red Cross is ready to respond when disasters strike in our community and communities across the province," stated Peter Hodgson, chair of the Halton Area Branch Council, in a press release. "We're very excited to work with Walmart during this campaign and hope that Walmart customers and the people of Halton will continue their generous support of the Canadian Red Cross. Children's Aid Society advises adults not to leave kids in cars Oakville, were left alone in vehicles -- a case in Milton resulted in a toddler's death. The CAS reminds people that: · the temperature inside a parked car can exceed 50 C within 10-20 minutes on a typical Canadian summer day · opening the window(s) slightly does not reduce the temperature · heatstroke occurs at 40 C-50 C · young children, especially infants, are three to five times more sensitive to heat than adults · rising temperatures inside a car can cause a child to suffer from heat stress, dehydration, shock and, even death Car safety tips: · never leave children alone in a car, even with the windows down "From the floods in Western Canada, the train derailment in Québec, extreme heat alerts in southern Ontario and the Burlington VIA train derailment to house fires in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills, Red Cross is there in times of need for Canadians whose lives are disrupted due to disaster." Walmart Canada raised and donated more than $2.8 million in support of the Canadian Red Cross last year, and more than $21 million since 2003, to support emergency and disaster relief response. In 2012, the Red Cross responded to 2,321 disasters and more than 46,700 people were directly assisted following various emergencies across Canada. The Canadian Red Cross' services range from reuniting families, separated by disasters, to providing emotional support, lodging, and emergency supplies, such as blankets, food, water, hygiene kits and clothing. All of the organization's assistance is provided free as a result of government funding, financial support from individuals, organizations and corporate donors. For information on Walmart Canada's campaign or the Canadian Red Cross, visit www.walmartcanada.ca or www.redcross.ca. The Halton Children's Aid Society (CAS) is offering tips to parents, caregivers and the public to avoid incidences of children being left alone in vehicles in hot weather. So far this summer, numerous children in Ontario, including senior care and resources for seniors and their families. Questions can be forwarded to the following email address. askscott.homeinstead@bellnet.ca. Isn't It About Time For A Hearing Test??? intruding on their privacy. What should I do? · if you have to leave your car, even to run a quick errand, take your children with you · never use a car as your substitute babysitter · do not leave children in a car without adult supervision for any length of time -- not even a minute · make a habit of looking in your vehicle, front and back, before leaving · lock your car and secure your keys to prevent children from playing inside the car · be especially careful if you change your routine and have someone else drive your child -- follow up to ensure they arrived at their destination What to do if you see a child alone in a car: · call 911 immediately · give your location, the vehicle's licence plate information and approximate age/condition of child Come And Visit An Independent, Caring Family Hearing Aid Clinic · wait for police/emergency services to arrive · if the car is unlocked, open the All Services, Sales, doors and shield the windows with a Hearing Tests, Programming, blanket or safely remove the child from the vehicle Repairs, Batteries, For information, visit www. 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