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BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolan@yrmg. com There is nothing like the joy of a child experiencing summer camp for the first time or the lifelong friendships that can be forged while playing basketball, soccer or softball. For some families, summer camps and playing team sports are nothing more than dreams because they simply can’t afford to participate in these programs. However. through programs such as the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign, no child, teen- ager or family is denied access to these and many other programs simply because they can't afiord them. “It's a nice night to get out and enjoy the music and food," said Karen Cashin, employ- ment program team leader at the YMCA Stoufl'ville Employment Resource Centre. “The YMCA has traditionally raised money just by asking people. But now we’ve changed it up and created an event because people like to go out." Wtchumh-Stouflville’s YMCA is holding its fifth annual Strong Kids Campaign fund- raiser at Willow Springs Winery on Friday. A Last year's local event raised $5.800. This year, Ms Cashin wants to hit the $6.000 mark The evening consists of light hors d'oeuvres and a cold bufiet prepared by Chef Mario Vena, owner of Markham’s La Reserve. There will also be a silent auction with items up for bid such as passes for four to Angus Glen, Sleepy Hollow and Mill Run golf courses. “It's not your everyday barbecue set. It's worth a bit," Ms Cashin said. If the auction items aren’t quite what you are looking for, but you still want to help, donations can also be made by writing a cheque. There is also a barbecue set on the auction block Dbnations of $10 or more receive a tax receipt. RIDE charges on Super weekend Several people face impairment-related charges following an enhanced RIDE pro- gram York Regional Police conducted Super Bowlweekend. At checkpoints across the region. police charged two people with impaired driving. three were given 72-hour driver's licence sus- pensions, 38 roadside tests were adminis- tered, 16 people were charged under the Highwayll’affic Act and one under the Liquor licence Act. Another 18 were arrested for drinking and driving-related ofl'ences by police on general patrol. Stouffville fundraiser aids I Childâ€"care families, teens | The Safe Roads FEW : YMCA Strong Kids Campaign Aurora (Bed 0100:) 15105 Yonge St. #201 (:1 01mm (905) 727-2577 Richmond Hill 9555 Yonge St. #401 (a mum (905) 508-9493 Sutton West 100 High St. (:1 mane) (905) 722-3170 Email: Pat@PatRob1nson.com Web: www.PatRobinson.com Your Call campaign conâ€" Pat Robinson Trustee in Bankruptcy Since the of February, 15 calls were made by motorists who suspeaed others of impaired driving, leading to three arrests. tinues to be a key tool for police. On Feb. 4 a motorist called police to report a driver on Woodbine Avenue near Church Street in Georgina. A 20-year-old Newmarket man was charged with impaired driving and driving while over 80 milligrams. According to the caller, the driver of a 1993 Chevrolet pick-up truck was asleep at the intersection while facing a green light, police said. Since its launcfi in June 2007, Safe Roads Your Call has led to more than impaired- related arrests. “When a person makes a donation, it can go to any (program) the donor wants it to go to," Ms Cashin said, noting the YMCA has one of the lowest administration costs around. “The YMCA is not only a local charity, it's international. We’re in over 100 countries helping with small businesses to aid relief, including Haiti," Ms Cashin said. “You can dedicate your funds to something local or international." TheYMCA has three core areas ofservice - healm/fitness/recreation, employment/com- munity service and child/ family and youth services. “Not everyone can afford full-fee child- care, so in certain instances we do subsidize that for a period of time," Ms Cashin said. “We feel it’s very important children have a very healthy, safe, licensed environment in which to grow.” Within Whitchurch-Stouffville, there is the employment resource centre as well as two child-care facilities. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign fund- raising event takes place at Willow Springs Winery, 5572 Bethesda Rd.. on Feb. 19 from 7 pm. to 1 am. Tickets are $30 each or $50 per couple and available by calling 905-640-2856. ‘The YMCA is not only a local charity, it’s international. We’re in over 100 countries helping with small businesses to aid relief, including Haiti. You can dedicate your lunds to something local or international! 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