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5 · Wednesday, November 2, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Fundraiser is Saturday Last year's event drew 550 people -- just shy of selling out. There are still 350 tickets left for Saturday and Smeenk hopes all 600 tickets will sell People can have a rockin' good out before then. time in support of children with "It's an event geared towards raischronic pain at Oakville's Largest Rock ing the spirits of the community on `n' Roll Party this weekend. coming together, and supporting On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Improving local businesses as well as a charitable the Life of Children (ILC) Foundation focus on both being equally as imporstages its eighth annual charity event tant," said Smeenk. "We've really to raise funds for its support network worked to bridge a huge gap in the across Canada. The network aids chil- Brooklyn Mills healthcare system and, certainly, in dren and adolescents affected by the charitable giving arena... and chronic pain. The rock `n' roll theme has changed over the pediatric chronic pain is not even on the radar." ILC provides comprehensive-care practices last eight years as the event took its lead from Buffalo's Largest Disco Party, said ILC executive through a pediatric wellness and rehabilitation program, teaching the skills and delivering tools director Sandy Smeenk. "We wanted to create something in the Halton necessary for affected youth to live a normal life Region and we decided to call it Oakville's Largest and reduce feelings of isolation. Diseases include Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Rock `n' Roll Party because the bands that had played for us in the past were classic rock bands," (EDS), Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), said Smeenk. "(We're) sort of trying to keep the MS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome high school bands theme alive for those of us that (POTS) and Fibromyalgia. One youth the organization has been helping are in (our) late 40s and 50s." The party will feature performances from is 18-year-old Brooklyn Mills, who Smeenk calls Grand Boulevard, Liquid Courage and the Spoons, "an ambassador of hope" for the foundation. Her with a possibility of two surprise performers, chronic pain problems began two years ago. With funds from the party, ILC will be able to Smeenk said. There will also be numerous tasting stations, along with a cash bar, silent auction, continue its goal to run a pilot 21-day program of prizes and a photo opportunity with `Marilyn rehabilitation and wellness at McMaster University See EDS page 7 Monroe and the Rat Pack.' By Nathan Howes OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF warehouse sale every rything must go! november friday 4 th saturday 5 th sunday 6 th 10 am - 5 pm 9am - 5pm 11 am - 5 pm dont forget your measurements! f e at u r ing visit our website for photos! 9ft Harvest table + 8 chairs cupboards + bookcases 7ft store counter french dining tables + chairs lots of decorative items lamps + chandeliers/fixtures and so much more! 1143 invicta dr - unit #5 oakville www.winterberrylane.net info@winterberrylane.ca (905) 849-9494