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economist suntribune in our community saturday dec 7 2002 firefighter goes to great heights for children by roger varley staff writer as a markham firefighter glenn edwards often climbs ladders today he is climbing in full firefight- ing equipment including a selfcon tained breathing unit the equivalent of the height of mount everest early next year he will climb the real thing a wellseasoned endurance com petitor the 35yearold firefighter is climbing on a stairstepper exercise machine at markville shopping centre at hwy 7 and mccowan road starting at 930 am he expects to complete the equiva lent of a 29035foot vertical climb after about 11 hours of nonstop stair-step- ping- the 11 year firefighting veteran has two goals in mind the first is to raise funds for the- childrens wish foundation of canada while mr edwards climbs fellow firefighters will pass a boot among onlookers for donations so far weve raised close to 8000 and it would be nice to crack the 10000 mark said mr edwards who works out of thornhills green lane firehall so we need about 2000 the second goal is to stay in shape and bring attention to the real ascent of mount everest by a team of firefighters glenn edwards climbing the height of everest today at markville shopping centre he will lead early next year he hopes to become the first canadian to reach the summit without supplemental oxygen he also hopes the real climb will raise money for the childrens wish foundation by selling the mountains 8850 vertical metres mr edwards is no stranger to endurance tests having travelled the globe in pursuit of adventure his exploits and more on the campaign can be seen at wwwheroesinmotioncom reason 1 50off initiation fee when you join the club by dec 2002 reasqn12 1 month free get 1 2 months for the price of 1 1 when you purchase an annual membership by dec 20 02 reason 3 give the gift of fitness fitness personal trainers stateoftheart exercise gym new free weight room large aerobics studio with cushioned floor fitness evaluation program squash 4 international squash courts squash professional pro shop pools indoor swimming poo with adjacent garden patio aquafit classes whirlpool steam rooms dry saunas children supervised child care open 7 days a week see club for hours services chiropractic rehab services from markham pain clinic free towel service grooming aids free parking 1 month free to give to a friend or loved one valid with an annual membership purchased by dec 20 02 persons must be 18 years or older all discounts valid with purchase of new annual adult memberships not valid with any other discount offer merry fitness to all from every body markham located in the hilton suites torontomarkham conference centre spa 8500 warden avenue at hwy7 9054702400 we offer reciprocal membership privileges at the adeiaide club downtown ask us for details 2003 barbeques in stock with proseason savings just in time for christmas m wmw fa mwmmm toils- mr v wd-p- mk local delivery with every barbeque 53 ss bjtjeibi r roll king on barbecua bnn rum f come see our vast selection of christmas decorations plus we have an excellent selection of christmas gift ideas tvj bl6 markham pro hardware 5762 fflghway 7 e 905 2942443 siince quality products 1959 exceptional service