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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday July 23, 2008 - 17 $MOMO on track with campaign for HIV/AIDS $Million or More Oakville ($MOMO reached just over 25 per cent of its million dollar goal as of June 30. "We are very encouraged as this means our effort on behalf of the Stephen Lewis Foundation is on track after six months, 25 percent of goal attained in 25 percent of the two year timeline," said Andrea Wagner who is co-chairing the campaign with former mayor Ann Mulvale. As of the end of June, $MOMO had raised just over $260,000. The campaign aims to raise $1 million or more from the Oakville community to help the people of Africa who are impacted by the growing and deadly situation of HIV/AIDS. All funds raised are directed to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS: Twenty-nine Oakville students received scholarships totaling $39,730.00 from the May Court Club of Oakville on June 24. Pictured here with the winners is Mark LeRoeye, the general manager of Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus, May Court's official corporate sponsor. Students recognized by May Court zations like Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn and the Operating Engineers, students from public and independent schools, oomama, numerous faith communities, Steve Nease of The Oakville Beaver, the Oakville Waterfront Festival, Bronte Business Improvement Association, and more. "Dollar by dollar, via golf tournaments, bake sales, concerts, sale of Zimbabwean art, donations for free Frisbees, and even fasts, raised contributions are flowing to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, as well as to Dignitas and other agencies supporting the people of Africa in their journey with HIV/AIDS," said Mulvale. "The heartbeat of the people of Africa is reflected in the support of Oakville people of all ages and backgrounds who wish to be the means of grace and show compassion in a practical and supportive way," said Mulvale. Many more events are in the planning stages, including: a Community Artists "Yard" Sale set for Sept. 6 at various community locations; the Amazing Race Against Time on Sept. 28; and, Metres or More for Oakville at the Oakville Place Shopping Mall on Oct. 25. Fundraising ideas continue to be invented by committed Oakville citizens. Anyone who wants to get involved in the campaign, either by helping to support major events, by launching a new idea, or by making a donation, can visit $MOMO at www.millionormoreSLF.ca. Twenty-nine Oakville students received scholarships totaling $39,730.00 from the May Court Club of Oakville on June 24. Twenty-three of the students are 2008 high school graduates and seven are past recipients who continue to attend university. The May Court Club is the oldest service club in Canada. It has been awarding educational scholarships for more than 30 years to students demonstrating a commitment to their school and community. Last year a fundraising dinner was held, again, at Tony Roma's in Mississauga on Oct. 11 specifically to raise funds for the May Court Scholarship Program. This year the dinner will be held on Nov. 12. This year's May court Club of Oakville scholarship recipients include: Izabella Wozniak and Erica Barone of Holy Trinity High School; Laura Ball, Shauna Joyce Kandeya and Stephanie Aldersley of Abbey Park High School; Hannah Brooks, Emily Tamfo, Khanh Dang, Victoria Silva and Jessica Tucker of St. Ignatius of Loyola Secondary School; Tinessa Tuck and Tony Chuan of Iroquois Ridge High School; Doran Simpson, Lynsey Jackson, Han Norry Lee, Hilary Turnbull, Brittany Tang and Spencer Hunt of White Oaks High School; Lavinia Sava Pascu, Bonnie Yuen, Alexey Mikulchyk, Danielle LaBine and Kelsey Kerr of St. Thomas of Aquinas High School; and past recipients Eryl McCaffery, Emma Caiger, Joti Nijjar, Kapil Sareen-Khanna, Darko Knezevic, Joel Brooks and Kathryn Haynes. The May Court Club of Oakville is a team of dynamic women committed to their community by providing essential service and funding to meet the changing needs in Halton while building strong friendships. May Court is a non-profit charity with more than 200 members and has been serving communities in Halton and Peel since 1956. It is managed by a volunteer board of directors and its projects are operated by member volunteers who provide the leadership and energy that benefits the community and supports the most vulnerable in it. Its official sponsor is Mercedes- Benz Oakville Autohaus. For more information visit www.may court.ca. "Dollar by dollar, via golf tournament, bake sales, concerts, sale of Zimbabwean art, donations for free Frisbees, and even fasts, raised contributions are flowing to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, as well as Dignitas and other agencies supporting the people of Africa in their journey with HIV/AIDS." Ann Mulvale, co-chair $Million or More Oakville The campaign began on World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) 2007 and will continue until 2009. Supporters are asked to dig a bit deeper into their pockets to assist the campaign and its intended recipients without taking away from fundraising causes right here at home. The Stephen Lewis Foundation is already at work with numerous projects designed to effectively assist people at the grassroots level in a meaningful way. According to $MOMO officials, the campaign is right on track thanks to strong support received from a wide cross section of the Oakville community, from individuals and organi-