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17 · Friday, February 12, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Help students reach out to others in Haiti n By Akemi Liyanage GR. 12, IROQUOIS RIDGE H.S. Relay with us to Make Cancer History Join the Fight! T here are immense moments in time when the whole world holds its breath in anticipation. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12 was one earth-shattering moment. In merely 15 seconds, entire communities collapsed into dust, trapping thousands of people under their own homes. Towns descended into utter chaos as days of increasing shock and devastation stretched Haitians to the limit. Here at Iroquois Ridge High School, we see a different part of the big picture. A million or more children, emerging heartbroken as they realize their schools, families and futures have crumbled in the earthquake. It is difficult for a child to hear that the foundations of their life are gone. But it is even more painful to know that school is no longer an option in Haiti, no matter how much a child hopes to learn. This is why Iroquois Ridge High School is asking the help of all schools, organizations and people of Oakville to raise $24,000 by March Break to build, equip and staff a school in Haiti through the Free the Children Foundation. Within the first three days of fundraising, we raised $4,000 alone. With your full support, we know we can reach our goal of $24,000. We understand that it will take a great sacrifice of time and effort in order for you to attend our community functions, join our fundraising efforts and donate to our Haiti Education Fund. However, our mission is not just an act of charity but humanity, to help the people of Haiti rebuild their country and community after the earthquake. All donations to the Haiti Education Fund can be made through cheques addressed to Iroquois Ridge High School or monetary donations, either mailed or handed in at the main office at Iroquois Ridge High School. The Free the Children Foundation will send out charitable donation receipts for cheques donating amounts of $10 or more to the Haiti Education Fund. For more information regarding how to donate and support the Haiti Education Fund, call 905-845-0012 or email Jane Greenhill at greenhillj@hdsb.ca or Susan Graham at grahamsu@hdsb.ca. To check out the progress and updates regarding the Haiti Education Fund, visit www.irhs.ca and click on Daily Announcements or News and Info. In the past you embraced our efforts to raise awareness and funds for humanitarian causes. Once more, Iroquois Ridge High School is asking for your help to raise the much needed $24,000 to build a school in Haiti for children who desperately need it. June 4th-5th, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Appleby College www.relayforlife.ca/Oakville Relay For Life is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this terrible disease. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history. How does it work? Register team, recruit 10 people to join your team, fundraise as a team or individually to raise your $1000 team minimum ($100 each). Team Captain/Information Drop in Night Drop by February 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to get more information or to register your team and pick up your kit. Please note we have moved Canadian Cancer Society 760 Pacific Rd. Unit 7, Oakville, L6L 6M5 (905) 332-0060 2010 Confirmed Sponsors Oakville Store Owner WOOD N' FLOOR We Install all Kinds of Floors "Refinish Your Wood Floor Like New" The Oakville Arts Council Presents... Serving Oakville residents for over 20 years KAZ (905)338-1881 Cell (905) 334-2270 www.woodnfloor.ca W Fostering, Promoting and Showcasing Oakville's Creativity www.oakvillearts.com Deadline: February 15, 2010 Apply Today WIN $500 Oakville's Presenting Sponsor of Literary Arts Award Presenting Sponsor of Media Arts Award Presenting Sponsor of Performing Arts Award Presenting Sponsor of Visual Arts Award Presenting Sponsor of Young Artist Award Sponsorship Opportunity Ticket Sponsors Major Funders Print Media Partner "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a Cogeco Stars Among Us Red Carpet Event Thursday, May 13, 2010 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts ARTS COUNCIL OAKVILLE