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Musikfest added to Drew Hildebrand fundraising eventBy Dominik KurekOakville and trying to make it a known event, and were there to help you, if you do.OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFSimmons said. The first year we started, it was The five scholarship recipients will be pre-just a 5k walk because we were quite new at this sented on stage with their awards.Members of the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit and we wanted to get the kids out in memory of Simmons said if the event can grow and draw Fund have returned for a third year with a larger Drew. We had a couple bands donate their time more people in the future, she hopes the scholar-event to raise money for scholarships for turn-for some fun in the afternoon, but it has become ships can be handed out to more than just stu-around teens.a known event for music in the park. Weve dents in Halton and Peel regions.In the name of Drew Hildebrand, who died in expanded on that quite a bit.Were volunteers raising money in our com-2008, a victim of teen-on-teen violence, the event Four bands will compete and the winners will munity for our youth, she said. Plus, were raises money to help send Halton and Peel teens be chosen by attendees. The bands are Oakvilles trying to get youth to help youth. By encourag-to post-secondary school, after they made a turn-All Heads Up, Burlingtons Koetta Black and The ing youth to come out to our event, its really around in high school.Great Commission and Mississaugas Seam. youth helping youth.Drew was a turnaround teen. He was a good They will compete for recording time at Orcana The children may also learn something dur-example of being a turnaround teen and thats Recording Studios as top prize, or a mixing ing their participation at the event.why our scholarships are geared towards kids board from the studio as a second place prize.Its a good learning curve for some of these who have shown turnaround initiative. We go to Because it is such a fun afternoon after the kids, Simmons said. Theyre coming out sup-the guidance councilors, they make the recom-walk, we really want to motivate the kids and porting scholarships for the future. It is in memo-mendations and the scholarships are really giv-keep the youths coming to the park, we found ry of Drew, but its a bigger picture than that also. ing kids a second chance, said Cindy Simpson, that having bands on the stage, it will keep them Its getting (youths) involved and realizing the Drews aunt, who is co-chair of the fund.in the park and give them something to do while importance of this turnaround initiative.The Drew Hildebrand 5k Walk the Walk, Run having lunch afterwards, Simmons said of the The event will include prize giveaways, raffles, or Skate and Musikfest is on Sunday, June 5 at live music.auction, games such as sumo suits and more.Coronation Park. As the name suggests, the The event is expected to draw about 500 Registration starts at 9 a.m., the run starts at event will feature a 5k walk, run or skateboard in people, and Simmons encourages families to 11 a.m. and walk and skateboard at 11:15 a.m. the morning, barbecue, scholarship presenta-come out and enjoy the festivities.The complimentary barbecue is at 11:30 a.m. tion, plus Musikfest.The event also reminds youths there is time Musikfest runs from noon to 4 p.m.In its first year the event featured a walk but to turn things around.Registration for the walk, skate is $15 and $35 additions were made the following year. Theres always time to turn your life around for runners. Children six and under are free. This year features the addition of the Musikfest OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTOif you have gone the wrong path, Simmons said. There are also family and team rates. People are competition, which will pit local student bands Our event is geared towards that, reminding also asked to raise pledged donations. Musikfest FOR DREW:Jeri Dehghani wears a t-shirt challenging each other on stage for various kids violence doesnt help anybody. Theres drugs entry is $5. For more information or to register bearing the likeness of Drew Hildebrand during prizes.and peer pressure. Theres always a chance to for the walk, run or skate event, visit www.dhtbf.the first annual Drew Hildebrand 5 km Walk the Were trying to grow it year after year in turn your back on that and make better choices com.Walk benefit.Thank You Oakville for again selecting us #1 in the category of Favourite DentistAutCoo,Free Quotes mHThe Secret of a Perfect SmileLomifmDr. Phelan knows that the fi rst step in creating ee,a great smile and any new patient relationship re cAMAZINGT RATES!is clear communication. 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