TBB is keeping memories alive continued from p.23 "It made me really proud to have carried Austin's vision on in a way that people have made the gala a part of their year and they seek us out to come and support it. It shows how much of an impact we've made in five years." Those still wishing to donate to the cause can do so by visiting www.teambrotherbear.ca. In addition to its galas, TBB has held four holiday missions to date, with SickKids, raising more than $10,000, collectively. Each year, the hospital refers families who have children with a brain tumour and TBB works to make their lives easier, by donating packages of groceries, gift cards and gifts. For the fifth annual holiday mission, fundraising from community events held throughout the year will allow TBB and SickKids to assist seven families in need this season. The TBB elves, as they call themselves, have already started shopping for their delivery set 25 | Friday, December 13, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton.ca 311 It made me really proud to have carried Austin's vision on in a way that people have made the gala a part of their year and they seek us out to come and support it. It shows how much of an impact we've made in five years. Team Brother Bear co-founder Blue &Green for the More Holidays Addison Brasil for just before Dec. 25 at the hospital. Anyone wishing to sponsor a family or help the non-profit organization support additional families, can contact Addison at support@teambrotherbear.ca. "The focus of the mission is to allow families to concentrate on what matters most over the holiday season: making memories," said Addison. "It's an amazing initiative that means the world to me. Last year, I had the privilege of meeting one of the fathers who benefited from it and it was a life-changing moment. I was reminded how important this mission really is -- seeing how grateful this father was to know people in the community were there for him was certainly the greatest Christmas gift I had ever received. "Knowing Team Brother Bear is there for families when they are most in need keeps my brother alive in so many ways." For ideas on how to make your holidays environmentallyfriendly, visit www.haltonrecycles.ca Pythons' Pit Presented by Blue Box · Juice boxes & Tetra Paks · Aluminum foil & trays · Plastic plates & cups · Plastic take-out containers GreenCart · Turkey, ham & meat, including bones · Breads · Gingerbread · Latkes, fruits & vegetables · Paper napkins · Paper plates & cups Garbage · · · · Plastic film Bubble wrap Wrapping paper Ribbons & bows OVER 100,000 BUSINESSES ARE STARTED IN ONTARIO EVERY YEAR. PYTHONS' PIT CAN HELP YOU START YOURS. Application Deadline: January 15, 2014 Christmas Trees: Christmas tree collection occurs in January (urban areas only). Check your Waste Management Calendar or www.halton.ca/waste for exact dates. Remove all tinsel, lights, decorations and plastic bags before collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. www.PythonsPit.ca HaltonRecycles Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs