Error: PDF version 1.6 -- xpdf supports version 1.5 (continuing anyway) The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 27, 2006 - 35 THINKING OF ABORTION? Consider the Alternatives Hooter Girls walk for cancer research By Wendy Gualtieri SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER (905) 825-1216 Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm 11:00am - 7:30pm 11:00am - 2:00pm For the second year in a row, the Hooter Girls will be participating in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer supporting Princess Margaret Hospital. Each member must raise a minimum of $2,000 to walk 60 km through the neighbourhoods of Toronto in September. Shelley Cochran, Wendy Gualtieri, Julianne Sarafinchan and Catherine Straub are the Hooter Girls, and last year raised over $12,000 for breast cancer research, services, education, support and care. The odds of getting breast cancer are one in nine women. We feel very fortunate to be able to participate and are grateful for the existing programs in place to help women survive this disease. We are four moms who have been touched by cancer in some way. We know that we can make a difference for our grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and friends. We walked last year for all the women who have gone before us and to give hope to the women currently battling this disease. It simply boils down to giving back to our community. We were lucky enough to finish the event last year without a single injury. Although walking 60 kilometres was no small feat, the impact we made as a small group was huge. Crossing that finish line was such an exciting moment for us all! It meant that we could commit to raising such a large amount of money for a great cause and finish with a smile on our faces. This year, our reasons for walking have remained the same. To reach our goal, we Hooter Girls have planned numerous fundraising events to guar- HOPEDALE MALL, SUITE 204 www.birthright.org Hotline 24 Hour Service 1-800-550-4900 Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/ Acupuncturist Alliance Healthcare Professionals Dr. Jenna Davis 905.845.2291 Specializes in: HOOTER GIRLS: The Hooter Girls, from left, Julianne Sarafinchan, Shelley Cochran, Wendy Gualtieri and Catherine Straub. antee our position at the starting line on Sept. 9. So far, with the support of family and friends, we have had a skating party, yoga class and garage sale. Donations can be made online to support the Hooter Girls by visiting www.endcancer.ca We've got the strength. We've got the courage. We're raising the funds. Now we need a cure. · Pediatrics · ADD/ADHD · Pre and Postnatal Care · Headaches/Migraines · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Fertility Issues Wellness care for the entire family! Please check our website for upcoming events and workshops! 232 South Service Rd. E, Oakville, ON L6J 2X5 www.alliancehealthcare.ca Impr ove your Quality of Life with Better Hearing CALL US TODAY! For a limited time with hearing aid pur chase YOUR NO CHARGE SER VICE PACKAGE OFFER INCLUDES: PACKAGE · Hearing Test · Hearing Aid Recommendations · Computerized Hearing Aid Programming and Verification · Office Service Under Manufacturer's Warranty · No Trial Fees - 60 Day Trial Satisfaction Guaranteed or a Full Refund COLLECTIBLE COUPON! Do you suffer from 627 LYONS LANE, SUITE 203, OAKVILLE SINCE 1995 905-339-1397 Andrew Audia Hearing Instrument Specialist Marshall Chasin Audiologist SEVERE ASTHMA? Do you have to use steroid inhalers or medications daily to treat your asthma? Allied Research International is seeking individuals with severe asthma to participate in a clinical research study testing an investigational asthma medication. PRESENTED BY Also offering: All major brands of hearing aids. Repairs to most makes and models. Assessment and Verification of your existing hearing aids. You may qualify to participate if you: · have severe asthma requiring daily use of inhalers or medications containing steroids · are 18 to 65 years of age Qualifying participants will be compensated up to $4,050 upon completion of the study. NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION: Call: 905-629-5777 (ext. 1) or Toll Free 1-888-ARI-5544 E-mail: recruiter@allied-research.com Hours of operation: Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm · Saturday - 9 am to 1 pm COLLECTOR: Send or drop off your collected coupons to: THE OAKVILLE BEAVER, 467 SPEERS RD. OAKVILLE ON L6K 3S4 No copies or reproductions accepted