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38 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 14, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Survivor taking steps in the fight against breast cancer Carol DiBon is Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. She's a survivor and in the forefront in creating awareness of breast cancer. DiBon is a member of Oakville's first Taking Steps organizing committee ­ and a participant ­ in this five-kilometre walk to be held Nov. 5 at Oakville Place starting with registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The aim of Taking Steps is to raise awareness and to raise funds for breast cancer research. Taking Steps has been held for five years in Canada and Oakville joins 34 communities in Ontario in hosting this event for the first time. DiBon was diagnosed in "You talk to yourself because you can't let this disease get you. I had cancer but cancer didn't have me." DiBon said she was determined to be a survivor. "I wanted to dance with my son on his wedding two years later, which I did, and I also wanted to hold my grandchildren." She has a five-month-old granddaughter. "Life is wonderful." DiBon was involved with the Oakville Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society from the beginning. "When I was first diagnosed I received telephone peer support." Today she volunteers with the Oakville Unit and with the Credit Valley cancer unit in its chemotherapy clinic. She has also participated as a survivor in the annual Relay for Life. The opening ceremonies for Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer will be held at the Centre Court at 8:45 a.m. and will feature survivor recognition. The walk starts at 9 a.m. There will also be a 1K Family Fun Walk. To register for Taking Steps as an individual, survivor or a team, visit www.cancer.ca or call the Oakville Unit at 905-845-5231. Oakville Unit volunteers will be at Oakville Place on Oct. 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 to take registrations. Carol DiBon 1999. "It was a shocking and devastating blow, something no one wants to hear. I lost both breasts." She attributes her survival to having a positive attitude and "fighting back. Teams share stories of hope online Online registration for the Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer event is not only easy to do, but allows teams to create their own community in the process. Team profiles can be personalized with stories of hope and inspiration written by members themselves. Photos can also be posted and shared among participants, preserving memories from the event for everyone. "The Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer web page is such an exciting place to be!" says Lisa Moffatt, Fundraising Co-ordinator at the Oakville unit. "It's amazing to read the who responded, any individual pledges made, and the total team pledges to date. Lisa continues, "Pledging online also makes it easy for donors as well. You can pledge a participant at your convenience, and a tax receipt is issued right away." To register for the Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer, visit www.cancer.ca. You will only walk a few kilometres, but there is no limit to how far you will be moved. Every step brings us closer to finding a cure. Submitted by Christine Moffatt THINKING OF ABORTION? Consider the Alternatives (905) 825-1216 Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm 11:00am - 7:30pm 11:00am - 2:00pm stories of why people are participating in the event and to see how close they are to achieving their fundraising goals." A special feature connected to online profiles is the `pledge status' section. Teams are able to view pledge invitations sent out and the number of those Alliance Chiropody (Foot Care) Clinic Member of Alliance Healthcare Professionals Inc. 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