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Friday, June 23, 2017 7 Brooklin Town Crier "Ballin' for Brooklyn" Soccer To Raise Funds for Young Girl "Ballin' for Brooklyn" Soccer To Raise Funds for Young Girl A WISC senior women's soccer tournament and fundraiser will take place in Brooklin on Sat., June 24, at Carnwith Park in honour of Brooklyn, the three year old daughter of one of players who needs of life-changing surgery. About 100 players will play in the "Ballin' 4 Brooklyn" tournament with a BBQ and draw for prizes over the lunch hour. As a result of OHIP not covering the cost, the family must pay out-of-pocket and travel to St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. For more information about Brooklyn, the surgery, and the fundraising efforts, go to the gofundme site: gofundme.com/ brooklyns-life-changing-surgery Brooklyn was born with a form of Cerebral Palsy called Spastic Diplegia. However, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery will help her walk independently and improve her quality of life. Total costs are over $140,000. Through the tournament and other ventures, the women are raising funds to help pay for the surgery, equipment for the home, physiotherapy before and after the surgery, accommodation in St. Louis, travel costs and other costs associated with it. Celebrate Canada Day With A Walk/Run! Why not begin our 150th birthday with a little jaunt? Brooklin will be the site of three Running Room sponsored races on the morning of Sat., July 1. The Canada Day event is a fundraiser for Durham's Alzheimer's Society with all proceeds going to that organization. The 10 km and 5 km walk/run rac- es will begin at 10:00 am while the kids 800 metre "sprint" will start at 9:45 am. (Note: The times indicated on the RR web site are incorrect.) Registration is available online at runningroom.com. Click on Races, select Ontario, and look for the Brooklin event. Those pre-registering can pick up race kits at Coffee Culture on Winchester Rd. on race day beginning at 8 am. Race day registration also opens at 8 am at Coffee Culture. However, registering on race day means an increase in fees to $50-$40-$15 (respectively). Until June 29, online registration will cost: 10 km - $40 • 5 km - $30 Kids 800 m sprint - $10 (Parents running/walking with their children must also register for that event) The runs all begin and end on Durham St. near Coffee Culture. The 5 km loop will take runners down Durham, then to Cassels, along Cassels to Queen, Queen to Carnwith, Carnwith to Watford and finally along Winchester back to Durham. The 10 k race will be a double loop. Youngsters doing the 800 m will finish on Cassels. These are timed events. Included with the 5 and 10 k registrations are a cool-max shirt, Canada 150 medal. There will also be free ice cream and pizza (for after the race). What's Happening in Durham for Canada's 150th? Visit Durham150.ca Black Bears - What to do: In light of recent bear sightings in the area, here are some tips from the MNR if you encounter a bear. Remain calm. Do not run. Stand still and talk to the bear in a calm voice. Arm yourself with bear spray. Do not try to get closer to the bear. If the bear does not get closer to you, slowly back away, talking to the bear in a quiet, monotone voice. Do not scream, turn your back on the bear, run, kneel down or make direct eye con- tact. Watch the bear and wait for it to leave. If the bear does not leave or approaches you, yell and wave your arms tomake yourself look bigger. Throw objects, blow a whistle or an air horn. The idea is to persuade the bear to leave. If you are with others, stay together and act as a group. Make sure the bear has a clear escape route. If the bear keeps advancing, and is getting close, stand your ground. Use your bear spray (if the bear is within seven metres) or anything else you can find or use to threaten or distract the bear. Do not run or climb a tree. More information can be found at ontario.ca/bearwise. If you do encounter a bear call Durham Regional Police at 905-579-1520 and report it.