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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 4, 2008 - 33 Event goes to dogs in Paws for Hope This August the Canadian Cancer Society is going to the dogs. The Oakville Unit will celebrate another first in the community, its first Paws for Hope trail walk-a-thon where dogs and their owners walk together to raise funds for people living with cancer. Scheduled for Sunday, August 24 at Pilgrim's Park (1551 Pilgrim's Way), participants will enjoy a leisurely walk through the Glen Abbey trail system. The fun will get underway at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a special family warm up. The walk will officially start at 10 a.m. "We are so excited to bring Paws for Hope to the Oakville community," says Lisa Moffatt, Fundraising Coordinator for the Oakville Unit. "Nothing beats a leisurely Sunday morning walk on the trails with yourfamily and pet." "We often hear from cancer patients and caregivers about how important their furry friends are in their cancer journey. Pets can provide companionship and comfort. We thought it was finally time to host an event that the entire family can participate in... even the dog," said Moffatt. The first Paws for Hope walk-a-thon took place in 1993 thanks to a great initiative by Nichole Laderoute from the Québec City Unit. Nichole, who had been diagnosed with cancer, wanted to create a fundraising event that would be fun for the whole family and feature her favourite animal and loyal friend: her dog. Since its inception, Paws for Hope events have continued to take place in Quebec and have recently started to branch out in communities in Ontario. 2008 marks Oakville's first event. Paws for Hope is a pledge based fundraising event. Participants that raise a minimum of $25 in pledges will receive the Paws for Hope "doggie bag" which includes treats for the trails, water and clean up bags. Participants that raise a minimum of $50 or more in pledges will receive the "doggie bag" plus an official Paws for Hope t-shirt for owners and bandanna for the dogs. Funds raised from the event will continue to help the Canadian Cancer Society: · fund research on all types of cancer, · offer information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment, · provide support for people living with cancer, family members and their friends. For information about Paws for Hope, sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event contact the Oakville Unit at 905-845-5231 or by e-mail lmoffatt@ontario.cancer.ca. Do you have a special story about how your dog was a caregiver? To share it, contact Lisa Moffatt at 905-8455231 or by e-mail: lmoffatt@ontario.cancer.ca. -- Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville Unit CHRIS KORNACKI / OAKVILLE BEAVER FAMILY FUN AT NEW EVENT: Ann Wright, 4, pets bassethound Ruby at Pilgrim's Park. The Canadian Cancer Society Oakville Unit will be hosting a new cancer fundraiser Paws For Hope on Aug. 24, 2008 at Pilgrim's Park. Participants in this new fundraiser are encouraged to bring the family dog along for the walk. RETIREMENT LIVING JUST GOT BETTER 180 Oak Park Blvd. Oakville, ON W e're very pleased to announce that seniors now have a new option in retirement living. The thoughtfully designed suites, amenity spaces and services of Chartwell Classic Oakville retirement residence are created to match your lifestyle, now and in the future, in a setting you would be proud to call home. Call 905-257-0095 www.chartwellreit.ca Call today to book your personal tour. Leasing up fast! PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN! Trish White and Jo-Anne Lavigne, are the Marketing Managers for Chartwell Classic Oakville. Collectively they have been in service to seniors and their families for over 25 years. Their passion for exceeding expectations in retirement living is obvious from the smiles on their faces. They look forward to meeting you, drop by the presentation centre today!