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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, May 16, 2008 11 June 6 - 7, 2008, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Gellert Community Centre Georgetown South Register your team online at: www.cancer.ca/relay For more information please contact Mary Lou Foreman at (w) 905-873-0301 (h) 905-873-6735 Spend 12 hours of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. Take turns walking, running or strolling around the track. Celebrate Survivors. Light a Luminary. Join the biggest cancer event to make the biggest difference. Experience the magic and excitement of being part of a nationwide event raising funds in over 480 locations across Canada. Register your team today. Youll never feel better for staying up all night! The Relay For Life committee is searching for local talent to volunteer to perform at our Survivors Reception and on the main stage - whether it be bands, singers, choirs, dancers, magicians etc. For more information please call Jerome at (416) 573-1315 We are also in need of volunteers for the day of the event - A GREAT WAY FOR STUDENTS TO EARN COMMUNITY HOURS! For more information please call Karen at (905) 451-4460 ext. 43 If you are a cancer survivor and would like to participate in our Survivors Reception and Survivors Victory Lap please contact: Sue at (905) 451-4460 ext. 21 or Emily at (905) 415-4460 ext. 47 ~ Happy Sweet Sixteen ~ ~ H ap py S w ee t S ix te en ~ ~ H appy Sw eet Sixteen ~May 18, 1992. Megan Wylde Love all your Family & Furry Friends xoxo ~ Happy Sweet Sixteen ~ Students in teacher Daniel Jolics Grade 9 technological education class claimed bronze medals at the recent Halton Skills Compe- tition in Burlington for their work on recycled automobiles. Entered in the Distance Challenge, the class was awarded bronze in the best paint, presentation and longest distance for the Distance Challenge category in the competi- tion. Class members (front, from left) are: Nate Fahey, Brad Muise, Kassy Speirs, Joey Landry, Kenny Walker. Back row: Cody Swift, Michelle Joslin, Katie Larocque, teacher Daniel Jolic, Danielle Brown, Cory Rafuse, Kyle Dorst, Vera-Jaye Blake, Claudia Pasten. The class also plans to make No Dumping signs that will be posted on rural roads in the area. Photo by Eamonn Maher Showing off their skills The fourth Annual Mito March for Kirkland in memory of a local Georgetown boy who died of a rare metabolic disease last December will be held Sunday, May 25. The 5 km Family Run/Walk, at Gellert Community Park from 9 a.m. to noon, is in memory of Kirkland Kilbride who was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease-complex one deficiency at the age of five months and endured a host of illnesses that stemmed from his bodys inability to produce enough energy to allow his organs to function normally. It was believed Kirkland died at the age of six of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, an extremely rare disease that prompted problems in the mitochondria of his cells, which he was diagnosed with in January 2007, but Kirklands parents were recently told that may not be the case, leaving many unanswered questions. There isnt much research into metabolic diseases, but thanks to the funds raised through the Mito March, thats changing. Money raised at the Mito March goes to the Kirkland Kilbride Research Fund at SickKids Foundation. Over the past three years the event has raised $109,000 for mitochondrial research at the Hospital for Sick Children. The funding has been used to purchase a machine that allows scien- tists to get a detailed look at the genetic makeup of cells and further research into the metabolic disease that has resulted in the discovery of a new genetic mutation that should help doctors with their diagnoses. Finally experimentation on three potential drugs is taking place in the lab. We are also searching for the gene for one of the more prevalent mitochondrial diseases-Complex One Deficiency. Our funds enable extensive tests to be run on difficult to diagnose cases and weve paid for an important piece of genetic equip- ment, said Kelly Kilbride, Kirklands mom. She said they encourage everyone to come out to complete the Mito March route, but spreading aware- ness of these rare diseases is of equal importance to us so they invite everyone to attend if they plan on walking or not, and to bring their kids. Please consider joining us this year. Mitochondrial diseases are rare, research dollars are even rarer. Families of children who suffer from these diseases need your help. One voice might be easily ignored, but over the past four years, and with your help, we are starting to be heard, said Kelly. On hand to sign autographs at the event will be Stanley Cup winner Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks. There will also be a draw prize tent, Kernels popcorn, freezies, a barbeque and other refreshments, the splash pad if the weathers hot and games and activities for children including face painting and balloons. Kirkland t-shirts will be given out for pledges/donations of $25 or more and a prize will be awarded to the first runner to cross the finish line. For more information and links to on-line registration and pledging visit www.mitomarch.ca or call Gayle Guy at 416-318-3006 or info@mitomarch.ca. Fourth annual Mito March set for May 25 Marching in memory of Kirkland KIRKLAND KILBRIDE