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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 8, 2006 - 33 Volunteer's journey began with a life-changing event Tuesday, Dec. 5 was International Volunteer Day ­ a day recognized by the United Nations as a day to celebrate the work of volunteers. The YMCA of Oakville would like to celebrate the contribution of our Y volunteers by presenting a volunteer `journey' from an outstanding volunteer ­ Bonnie Jackson. "Sept. 19, 1978 my life changed. My eldest daughter, Joanna, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the young age of five years old. What a shock and life-changing event for the whole family. How could we channel our energy, time, talent and dollars in a positive way and help the Foundation (JDRF) and over the years have held many positions with the Toronto Chapter, such as vice president public relations and president, and more recently as chair of the biennial Toronto Gala and Auction, with the goal to raise $1 million for diabetes research. I also participate annually in the door-to-door canvassing for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and look upon this as an opportunity to connect with my neighbours while I raise funds. A few years ago my husband, Terry, and I felt the need to lend our support to the Oakville community, which we are proud to call our home since our move from Montreal in 1980. The Community Foundation of Oakville (CFO) was an excellent fit, and we support the foundation in various ways, including holding a Family Fund through which we channel support to other charities in the Oakville and Toronto regions. Last January, I received a phone call from Peter Campbell, a board member of the Oakville YMCA, with a request for me to attend a brainstorming meeting to discuss ideas to help the Y celebrate its 50th anniversary. I agreed to come, but was not eager to volunteer after just finishing the 2005 JDRF Gala, and felt the urge to refresh and re-energize for a while. \Well, I was instantly taken with the enthusiasm and giving spirit of all around the table at the Y. Ideas were generated by volunteers and staff alike, and soon it was unanimous ­ we would hold a `sock hop' at the Y, to introduce people to the facility and raise funds for Give Kids the Chance and the relocation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation to the Y from the Oakville hospital. Peter turned to me, and with a diabetes cause? Thus began our foray into the world of philanthropy. I became a full-time volunteer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research See Volunteering page 36 Available at: MILTON 377 Main St. East 905 878-1113 OAKVILLE Hopedale Mall 905 827-3115 (kiosk) Oakville Place 905 845-3080 Your phone's on me. I insist. Buy any one of these phones and get a second one at no cost 1 when you sign up on any FamilyShare plan. Winston Power Centre 905 829-9001 $ 4995 $ TM 3-year contract ($279.95 no contract) 2995 $ 3-year contract ($279.95 no contract) 2995 3-year contract ($249.95 no contract) Sanyo Katana Think thin Samsung a920 The versatile music phone · TV, MP3, games · Camera and video · Expandable memory Nokia 6275i Picture perfect · 2.0 megapixel camera · MP3 and FM radio · Expandable memory · Available in four colours: Sapphire Blue, Cherry Blossom Pink, Polar White and Mystic Black · Camera and Bluetooth® Bonus: Get up to 3 months of unlimited local talking on any FamilyShare plan.2 Limited time only ­ ends December 14th. Offer ends December 14, 2006. Available with compatible devices, within Bell Mobility core network and/or high speed mobile network coverage areas where technology permits. Long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) may apply outside of Bell Mobility coverage areas. Other fees such as, on a monthly basis, 9-1-1 (75¢/month), and system access ­ which are not government fees ($8.95/month), and one-time activation ($35) apply. Early termination fees apply. Subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer. Taxes extra. While supplies last. May not be as shown. May not be available in all locations. Other conditions apply. (1) Available upon new activation on a min. 3-year service agreement on a FamilyShare plan (max. of 5 members on the same account). The second phone must be of equal value or less. (2) Available upon new activation on a min. 3-year service agreement on a FamilyShare plan (max. of 5 members on the same account). Period of 1 2 or 3 months depending on the service agreement term of 1 2 or min. 3 years. Katana is a trade-mark of Sanyo Inc. The Bluetooth word mark , , and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc. Functionalities may vary; see user guide.