www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 12, 2007 - 37 Christmas concert to benefit memorial fund A Christmas Gospel Concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 is the first fundraising effort for The Carol Hamilton Basketball Foundation. The foundation is in memory of Canadian national basketball player Carol Hamilton, an Oakville resident who died of cancer four and a half years ago. "She left a huge legacy behind her," said her father, Glen. "We're trying to get some kids playing basketball in her name." This summer, Glen and his wife Lystra will start the Carol Hamilton Junior Basketball Camp, a two-weeklong camp for basketball players. The camp is dedicated to the development of youth on the court, providing children with a chance to enhance their basketball skills, and giving them access to the equipment required. Carol trained at a home court, Glen said, where she also helped kids with their skills in her spare time. "We're trying to keep that going," said Glen. "After weeping for her for so many years now, we're ready." All money raised for the Carol Hamilton Junior Basketball camp Fund will assist in sending kids to the basketball camp. The inaugural event, a Christmas Gospel Fundraising Concert, takes place Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W. Glen and Lystra, gospel singers and recording artists, will be singing, along with guest artists Katrina Balascas, a gospel recording artist, anointed gospel singer Dion Bollers and a graduate of young achievers of Halton and Gospel soloist, Eboni A. Branch. The host and master of ceremonies is Olive Rose Steele, former president of the Jamaican Caribbean Association. Tickets cost $20. For more information, call 416779-4899 or 647-887-6443. HOW TO ACHIEVE TRUE WEALTH. We all seek it, but very few o meaning of `true wealth'. I am money you have, but being tota Firstly, I believe most of us set o looking for the quick fix. 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