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22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 13, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Childhood cancer survivors excited about opening of Rebound Centre Continued from page 19 Racippo had her second surgery in 1999 "because the tumour had grown back into the size of a golf ball." But doctors were unable to remove all of it. "Part of my tumour remains because it's too deep in my brain." Nevertheless, the optimistic Racippo looks forward to the future, having graduated from Early Childhood Education at Humber College. "I've applied for a job ­ and I'm really excited about the Rebound Centre opening," she said. Equally pleased is Julie Silliphant, 41, of East York, another childhood cancer survivor. She had her brain tumour in 1973. "Most of us are on disability because KITCHENS BATHROOMS WALL UNITS FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM DESIGNS CUSTOM FINISHES QUALIFIED DESIGNERS of the later effects of our cancer treatment. I use a cane, my memory is short, I have no math skills and my hearing is affected," said Silliphant, "but we're still here." But, no one is more pleased to see the opening of the Rebound Centre than Andrew and Jill Sprawson. For this couple, both survivors of childhood brain cancer and parents of Spencer and Peter, eight and six respectively, the Rebound Centre has been a dream near to their hearts for at least a decade. 2002 THUNDERBIRD Only 45,000 km - NEVER Winter Driven. Chrome wheels. Both tops included. All Service Records. 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And thanks to Andrew's brother, Jonathan Sprawson of DQI (Design Quorum Inc.), a local development company, that dream is now reality, part of Kerr Street Studios, a new condominium and retail complex at 459 Kerr St., at Prince Charles Drive. The space has been donated. The Rebound Centre will officially open on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. ­ 3 p.m. Tours from 10 ­ 11:30 a.m. will be followed by lunch from 12 ­ 1 p.m., and presentations from 1 ­ 3 p.m. ­ both Andrew and Jonathan Sprawson will be speaking about the project. The 1,600 sq.-ft. centre consists of an 8,000 sq.-ft., storefront to be used to sell products and crafts made by survivors and the Everything Organic café ­ the Organic Garage will be the food supplier. The space can also be used for guest speakers and meetings, said Andrew. 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