stoufiville suntribune thursday sept 112003 25 tournament of champions charity events warm hearts the tournament of champions is about more than great equestrian sport its also about giving to worthy causes the childrens wish foundation of canada and card community association for riding for the disabled will benefit from two gala events at the tournament held sept 18 to 21 at the york equestrian centre minutes from newmarket on davis drive the sixth annual childrens wish charity challenge will be presented by the home depot sept 20 the childrens wish foundation grants wishes of children suffering from life- threatening illnesses and the tournament of champions has raised more than 200000 for the foundation over the past five years as well five children have had their wish for a horse or pony granted at the tournament and another child will receive a wish horse this year when you see the looks on the childrens faces when they get their horse or pony its absolutely heartwarming and touches you to the core says charity challenge chairperson linda pabst of king city each year the charity chal lenge sells out attendees love the actionpacked afternoon and evening events atmosphere and superb cuisine theyre especially generous because the cause is so worthy and the actu al giving takes place before their very eyes the home depot childrens wish charity challenge features gourmet food live and silent auctions and the rousing mercedesbenz ride drive where celebrity drivers pilot mercedesbenz automobiles through a challenging course they are paired with show jump ing horses and riders who run their own relay the fastest time posted by the teams of real and motorized horsepower wins a new charitable initiative this year is couture for card a luncheon and fashion show from 1130 am to 4 pm on friday sept 19 professional models and rid ers will strut the runway in fash ions from renowned designer for the stars pat mcdonagh and from jones of new york featur ing polo ralph lauren master of ceremonies for the occasion will be ravi baichwa cohost of canada am one of the models in couture for card will be maria simpson who has cerebral palsy which affects her ability to walk she has ridden at card for 15 years and is an accomplished dressage rider who has represented card and canada at many demonstrations and competi tions including the paralympic games in atlanta riding at card has helped her to improve her balance and coordination and strengthened her muscles also at the fashion show will be sarah dell who became an ambassador for card when she was eight riding at card has improved sarahs muscle control stamina and endurance and especially her breathing sarah savours the freedom of movement on a horse that she cannot experi ence from her wheelchair card is a great organization and has helped thousands of children and adults says lunch eonfashion show chairperson dodie creed the york equestrian centre is on davis drive hwy 9 just east of hwy 404 admission on thursday and friday is free show gates open daily at 10 am and close at 5 pm stoufmlle kinsmen club st ccaa 1st annual ilawnmower race when saturday sept 27 2003 time 900 am to 600 pm where memorial park in stoufiville outdoor pool parking lot other events stouffville chamber car rally midway games antique car show featuring the motor city cruisers clown ventriloquist penny auction free huggum bear id cards skate park demonstration ydapa performance golf lessons food and more for raqe registration or sponsor information contact frank mcgillan 4168924 111 or scott schliissler 4164719823 expanding horizons education savings strategies for tomorrows leaders before you know it your child or grandchild will be receiving that letter of acceptance to college or university suddenly you wonder if you will be able to afford that tuition which is currently outpacing inflation please join us for a free video broadcast featuring john saso president and ceo of junior achievement of canada during this program we will explore effective education savings planning including addressing your childs educational needs and costs your education savings options simple steps that make the difference september 16 2003 1130 am or 630 pm call or stop by today for more details john paulino 34 civic ave unit 101 stoufiville on l4a 1h2 005 6409559 wwwedwardjonescom member cipf edwardjones serving individual investors key enterprises trudel sons roofing ltd sponsors sm landscaping for all your landscaping needs wwwsmlandscapingca franmac construction stmhlfibune terrace green comracnno cook tickets available at the other office wine wine wine the pet stop scheli lumber and stormark rental challenge the student develop the mind strengthen the character the country day school jk12 paul c duckett headmaster guis 13415 duffcrin street king ontario 9058331220 admissionscdsonca wwwcdsonca