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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 14, 2010 · 22 Warning: may lead to diabetes If channel surfing is your only form of exercise, see your doctor about diabetes today. Health Oakville Beaver www.diabetes.ca 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) Tackling an historic challenge By Angela Blackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Acorn Family Health and Wellness YOU AND YOUR PREGNANCY SIX WEEK PRENATAL CLASS · Morning Sickness? · Breastfeeding Concerns? · Pregnancy and Postnatal Nutrition questions? · Labour and Birth Plan questions? Whether you are minutes pregnant or minutes away from delivery, there is important information for everyone! First Weekly Class: Monday, January 25 at 7 p.m. 410 North Service Rd., E. 2nd floor Seating is limited. Please call 905-334-0975 to register. Two Great Oakville Locations: 1235 Trafalgar Road, Suite 413 and 410 N. Service Rd. E., 2nd floor Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist www.acornhealth.ca or email drdavis@acornhealth.ca Dr. Jenna Davis 905.334.0975 Tina Triano began sitting in the CEO's chair of the Oakville Hospital Foundation in September 2009. On her new desk is the big job of raising $60 million in equipment for the new Oakville Hospital set to break ground in 2011. Triano is ready -- she's no stranger to such a challenge. "I've had sleepless nights. But a fearful energy is different than an excited energy and definitely, at this point, I have excited energy," said the northwest Oakville resident. "I consider it a privilege to be raising money in my community for my community hospital." It's her job to inspire other Oakvillians to do the same, but she remains confident -- both because MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER READY: Tina Triano, chair of the Oakville Hospital Foundation, has a big job in front of her -- raising $60 million. of her own track record and ernment funds hospital because of what she knows of operations and 90 per cent Oakville and the importance of construction -- but none of the hospital to its residents. of the equipment. A feasibility study In a tough economy, it's a assigned the $60 million big job -- a huge job. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime price tag as the cost of equipopportunity," said Triano. ment for the new hospital. The Oakville Hospital The Niagara native, who early in her career worked as Foundation has always exista data entry clerk at St. ed to fundraise for equipCatharines's Hotel Dieu, ment for Oakville-Trafalgar explains the provincial gov- Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Canfoot ONE WEEK ONLY January 15 - 23, 2010 OFFERING Laboratories INC Now it has a colossal challenge before it -- a first in Oakville's history and in its own history. "We have to raise $60 million in a fairly short time frame. We wish to have all the equipment in place for the new hospital when it opens in five years," said Triano noting it's about 40,000 pieces of equipment. While the official launch of the capital campaign will likely coincide with the 2011 hospital groundbreaking, Triano said she would love to hear from anyone considering donating, large or small. "The campaign is already underway, we're in our quiet phase," said Triano, explaining the Foundation is also actively seeking leadership donors -- those who will make very substantial donations, usually achieved over a period of years. Already in place is one such pledge from The Auxiliary to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), which has committed to raising $3 million for equipment at the new hospital. CUSTOM ORTHOTICS * SOFTWALK © See Buying page 23 $ 1 pair 299 00* Medication Management Blister Packaging Diabetic Supplies & Support Stockings Free Delivery & Price Match Guarantee! 1131 Nottinghill Gate Oakville (2 pair $500.00) Certified suppliers of Softwalk© * Offer applies to one person same order only * Insurance eligible * Payable in full at time of order. Cash/cheque only * By appointment only CALL CENTRAL BOOKING FOR RESERVED ASSESSMENT AND FITTING TIME (905) 464-3080 Office located at Winston Churchill and QEW OAKVILLE 905.825.2560 Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5