Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 7 May 2004, p. 20

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20-The Canadman Champion, Friday, May 7, 2004 FULL AESTNETIC SERVICES Gzft Je&o Manlcure & 1 Hour Relaxation Massage $70 Pedicure & Hydradermie Facial $115 Sculpted Gel Halls Fuli $et - Moy boohhp onl $48 reg. $60. q1ft Certifiate&. 905*693. 1943 42 Bronte St. S. OIust South of Main St.) wwww.vdospo.com Tuc- Thun 9-8 Fr1 9-6 S.t. 9-4 afosed Monduy /Area residents are gearing up for breast cancer fundraiser i- '<S d ~ ij lu iL , i / Li é tLLEnd Breast Cancer event in carly January in Weekend to End Breast Cancer event as she was disappointed inflot being able tparticipate last year due to a travel com- By ROBIN DOWNTON-POIRIER Toronto, stopping for lunch and rest stops. mitment. Her husband, Scott, has been Special ta The Champion After completing 30 km, walkers will training with her by joining her on her Being diagnosed with breast cancer is retum to the park for showers, meals and walks as she mncreases her distance. every woman's nightmare. It's the most much-needed rest. They will begin agamn As well, Ms Shannon-Vanstone plays frequently-diagnosed cancer among on Sunday moming and complete another tennis regularly, does Pilates and works women and statistics show that 102 30 km, fmnishing the event by celebrating with a personal trainer. women loac their batles witb brea.st cancer with family and friends. Kendra Duncan, a participant from each week. To fundraise, walkers are asking friends, Milton, has the full support of her husband, Money for research to find a cure for the family, and acquaintances and local busi- Christof Altorfer (also a participant), and dreaded discase is desperately needed. nesses for support. Some local bars have ber eidren, Ryan and Kiera. TMe family In response, many people in the commu- even agreed to offer 'voluntary cover walks together in preparation for the wcck- nity have made a commitment to partici- charge' nigbts with the proceeds going to end and is planning several events to pate in the second annual Weekend To End the participants. Other participants are fundraise. Breast Cancer event and raise the required holding dances and garage sales. The "I amn a breast cancer. survivor and my $2,000 in pledges per walker. fundraising can be as unique as the indi- mother bas breast cancer last year," said Last year's event helped raise $8.2 mil- vidual. Ms Duncan. "I have a daugbter and a sister lion for research and equipment as well as "Last year I didn't start early cnough (10 and I hope they neyer have to go through enhancement of clinical support services fundraise) for the MS 10-km walk," said breast cancer. Anything 1 can do to belp l'Il and dedicated operatusg 'rooms for breast Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, a participant do. 1 tbought about my children and how cancer patients. from Campbellviîle. "I lcamed my lesson. great an example this would be sctting for The Weekend to End Breast Cancer (For this event) 1 have made a list of indi- them." event is a 60-kmn walk over two days viduals that 1 will contact and 1 bave Participants can choose to walk as an tbrough the neighbourhoods of Toronto to already spoken to several businesses. Wc individual or as a member of a team, with raise money for breast cancer research at receive a lot of support from the event each member still responsible to raise Princess Margaret Hospital. organizers as well and thcy give some $2,000. Participants wîll arrive at Downsview great ideas for fundraising.' Just as varied as the unique teamn names Park on the aftcmoon of Friday, Sept. 10 'Me manner in wbicb participants train (Breast of All, Cbicks For Breasts, The for opening ceremonies and tent assign- and fundraise is up to them but a key fac- Vandoos, Sister Pledge) are the reasons ments. Bright and early the next moming, tor is support. Support from family and why people have joined the event. after breakfast, the walkers (up to 5,000O of lncends is important to their success. Many, like Cindy Ferencz of Miton, are thcm) will begin their joumey througb Ms Shannon- Vanstone. a consulting ,see PARTICIPANTS on page 21 PROPOSED GUELPH LUNE (REGIONAL ROAD 1) PHASE 1, PRELOADING CONSTRUCTION TOWN 0F MILTON PROJECT FILE: PR-2078B Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Regional Municipality of Halton proposes at its meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 9:30 arn. to pass a by-Iaw for the construction of approximately 1 km of Guelph Line from 1300 m north of 15 Sideroad to 700 m south of 20 Sideroad, Town of Mlton. Construction drawings showing the proposed work may be reviewed at the Planning & Public Works Department, Halton Regional 250E (.REG. RD. 34) Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville. z~ For further information, or to PROEC arrange an appointment to review AREA the detail design drawings for the preloading construction please - contact Mr. Joseph Choi, PEng., Manager, Design Services at Wz extension 7610. Toil Free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) We ivw'èr GmemThumbm Black Garden Soul in dk ourhom.

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