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5 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 A&W Georgetown's Ashley Monckton presents nearly $3,000 to Rob Hamilton (left) and Al Lawr to help fund their visit to an Indian hospital for a unique MS procedure. Photo by Ted Brown GEORGETOWN SOCCER CLUB REP AND SELECT TEAM TRYOUTS Tryouts for anyone wishing to play on a Georgetown Soccer Club Rep or Select team will be held on October 2 and 3 at the Trafalgar Sports Park. Please see website at MS patients report liberation treatment in India was helpful By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer Al Lawr and Rob Hamilton don't believe the experimental liberation treatment for MS they recently had is a cure, but say it did help them both. The two Georgetown men, both 52, returned from Delhi, India where they underwent the procedure that opens up veins carrying blood from the brain to the heart. The treatment is being hailed by some as a medical breakthrough for MS sufferers, and is not available in Canada. "My mind is a lot more alert," after the procedure, said Lawr. Lawr, who was diagnosed with MS six years ago, also said his fatigue has also greatly lessened. "I just feel so good," said Lawr, who had one stent placed in his vein. "I am more alert and have more stamina in my walking," said Hamilton, who initially received two stents. "My gait has come together." He said he is much less fatigued then he was. "Now I'm up trying to get stuff done around the house," said Hamilton. He is hoping to get back to work soon. "This isn't a cure. I think it is a tool in the fight against MS," said Hamilton, who was diagnosed with MS when he was 29. "It's a start," said Hamilton, who stayed about a week longer in India than Lawr because on the follow-up exam after the initial procedure doctors determined he required a third stent. The procedure cost $15,000. Lawr said he's thankful to "all my friends (who) have been incredible and covered all the costs." Both men are very appreciative of A&W in Georgetown which raised $2,968 for their treatments during the A&W Cruisin' for a Cause Day last month. The owners of the restaurant-- Bob, Penny and Ashley Monckton-- decided to donate all of the proceeds from every Teen Burger sold in their restaurant that day to the two men. "What they've done here is much appreciated," said Hamilton. www.georgetownsoccerclub.com for further details and for schedule. Registration is now available through our website at www.georgetownsoccerclub.com for the GSC Skills Academy programs beginning in October Register Now as Space is Limited!!! PARTY `TIL YOUR TOES TURN SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY Featuring: - Roast Beef - Pork Loin - Scalloped Potatoes - Assorted Salads & Desserts 11:30 am to 2:00 pm LUNCH BUFFET $ Private Catering Available 11.50 HST INCLUDED Invite your girlfriends, wrap yourself in a hot pink feather boa and dance the night away! Holiday Inn, Burlington Friday, October 15 2010 7:00 pm­1:00 am Some of the evenings highlights include: t Indiana Jones theme t Martini bar t Belly dancing t Psychic readings t Delectable treats and desserts ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Fri. & Sat. 9:30 pm - close Blind Fold Test Tickets $85 To order tickets visit: www.partyinpink.ca or call 905-634-2333 All proceeds to support Breast Cancer Support Services Inc. www.breastcancersupport.org 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-3388 Design by: sparkbranding.ca BURLINGTON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE