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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 10, 2007 - 19 Volunteer recruitment Help sought for canvassing Volunteers are being sought to do door-to-door canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit during Daffodil Days this April. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for people in Oakville to use their cancer-fighting powers by giving just three hours of time selling daffodils or canvassing door to door for its fundraising drive, Daffodil Month, held annually in April. The money raised helps fund leading-edge cancer research and support services for people living with cancer. "You don't need superhuman powers to help us fight cancer this April," says Lisa Moffatt, Fundraising Coordinator at the Oakville Unit. "Everyone has the power to fight cancer by sparing just three hours of their time selling daffodils or canvassing door to door. We need the support of thousands of volunteers to help us raise money for lifesaving research and vital support services that help people living with cancer in communities across Ontario." Since the Daffodil campaign began 50 years ago, more Canadians are surviving cancer, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society. In 2006: · Oakville raised over $223,000 during Daffodil Month (Daffodil Days & Residential Canvass Campaign combined). · 58 dedicated Oakville Unit volunteer drivers helped 193 Oakville residents get to and from their cancer treatments culminating in 2625 trips to 14 area hospitals. · The Canadian Cancer Society Ontario Division supported 125 research projects in 2006, 45 that were new grants. "I put my cancer-fighting powers to use every April by knocking on doors in my neighbourhood to collect donations for the Society," says Lori Williams, Residential Canvass Campaign Chair. "Volunteering feels good because you know you're bringing hope to people in your community living with cancer. It's just three hours for you, but it could mean a lifetime to a cancer survivor." For more information on how you can help this April, call the Oakville Unit at 905845-5231. ASHLEY HUTCHESON / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER REAL TREASURES: Ann McComb sits with volunteer Jodi Severin to learn more about the volunteer program at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The Auxiliary to OTMH held an Open House this past week to recruit volunteers interested in retail and marketing to help out in their Treasure Cove Gift Shop. The newly-renovated gift shop stocks a great variety of unique items from gourmet and hostess gifts, to clothing, jewellery and baby wear. Openings exist for cashiers and potential buyers as well as people with experience in customer service, marketing and display work. Retail experience would be an asset, but is not essential. The Treasure Cove Gift Shop is located in the Main Lobby of OTMH and is operated by the Auxiliary. Its hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please call 905-338-4643. Finding out about heart failure Members of the public are invited to attend a free seminar entitled Heart Failure Awareness: What You Should Know on Tuesday, Feb. 13. It's at 7 p.m. at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) Auditorium. Dr. Donald Peat, a cardiologist and Nancy Dahmer, R.N. of the Heart Function Clinic at Halton Healthcare Services, will be presenting. Participants will receive information to assist in recognizing heart failure, its symptoms and causes, tests, diagnosis and treatment. Since heart disease and stroke are Canada's leading cause of death in women and men, it's important to understand how to take steps to lessen the chances of these serious illnesses and what to do when diagnosed. Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. This can result from a number of things; coronary heart disease, scar tissue from past heart attacks (myocardial infarction), high blood pressure, heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), and infection of the valves or heart muscle. If CHF should occur, the `failing' heart keeps working, but not as efficiently. The most common signs for congestive heart failure are swollen legs or ankles or difficulty breathing. Another symptom is weight gain when fluid builds up. People with heart failure can't exert themselves as they become short of breath and tired. If diagnosed, this condition can be managed; by a treatment program of rest, proper diet, modified activities, medications and sometimes surgery. Displays and refreshments will be available from 6:30 p.m. and the seminar will commence at 7 p.m. To register call 905-338-4379 or e-mail elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. For further information contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 1-888-434636 or visit www.heartandstroke.ca. OVERWEIGHT? New treatments for weight loss are now available in clinical research studies. Call the LMC Endocrinology Centre to see if you are eligible to participate. Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/ Acupuncturist Alliance Chiropody (Foot Care) Clinic Member of Alliance Healthcare Professionals Inc. 905-337-0040 or visit us @ www.lmc.ca LMC OAKVILLE Alliance Healthcare Professionals Dr. Jenna Davis "Providing quality foot care to meet all your foot health needs" FREE HeartHealth Information Night 905.845.2291 Specializes in: · Pediatrics · ADD/ADHD · Pre and Postnatal Care · Headaches/Migraines · Naturally Turning Breech Babies · Fertility Issues SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST AMERICAN EXPRESS EXPRE 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 Specializing in: · Foot/Arch Pain · General/Diabetic Care · Permanent Ingrown Toenail Removal · Custom Made Foot Orthotics P Dr. Andrew Zawadowski Heart Specialist CORE CARDIOLOGY SERVICES Dr. Ronnie Aronson Diabetes Specialist LMC ENDOCRINOLOGY CENTRES Thursday, March 1st, 2007 @ 7:00 pm Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road at Bronte Road To reserve your seat for this "Ask the Doctor" program, please call: CALL 905-845-2291 232 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD E. OAKVILLE 905-337-0040 OR 905-842-6084