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16 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,May 11, 2010 GET FIT & GET HEALTHY Local residents walk and ride in the fight against cancer Acton resident Lisa Gareau Booth wants to make a difference, and she needs your help. Gareau will partake in the eighth annual Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers. All funds raised will benefit The Campbell Family Institute at The Princess Margaret Hospital. During the weekend, Sept. 11 to 12, thousands of people will join together in Toronto to walk 60 kilometres for the fight to end breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Gareau lost a family friend to uterine cancer, and walks "for those who are fighting and who have fought and lost their battle." "Each of us has in some way been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly. Battling cancer is hard, walking is not-- that's why I am doing something bold to help end women's cancers," says Gareau on her page at the Weekend to End Women's Cancers's website. Gareau has committed to walking 60 km for a minimum $2,000 or 32 km for a minimum of $1250. To aid that effort, she will be holding a fundraising sale including kids' games and a barbecue at 82 Danville Drive, Acton, on Saturday, May 29 beginning at 8 a.m. and running until 1 p.m. If you wish to donate to her campaign, visit www.endcancer.ca and click "donate" and type in Gareau's name. Gareau is also part of a team called Hero's with a Heart. *** Georgetown resident Kristi Graham is preparing for the third annual Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Campbell Family Institute at the Princess of Margaret Hospital. She will join thousands of others in raising the funds to support breakthrough cancer research, treatment and the discovery of new therapies. The riders will travel 200 km or 200 miles from Toronto the Niagara Falls on June 12 to 13. Graham's cause for rallying is a close one. Her adoptive mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. After a single mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation, the cancer returned in 2004 in her lymph nodes, lungs and remaining breast. She died of liver failure in October 2005. Graham has set a goal of $3,000 for the cause. You can donate by visiting www.conquercancer.ca or call 877-699BIKE (2453), and type in Graham's name. "Thank you in advance for your donations. I've set my goal high but know that I can reach it with your help. If 50 people donate $50, I'll reach the minimum goal of $2,500 in no time! Every little bit counts!," said Graham. As of May 7, she was more than halfway to her goal. *** Sisters Christine Otto and Susan Garland (a breast cancer survivor) with Christine's daughter Caroline Otto are also participating in the Weekend to End Women's Cancers in September. The three are part of a team called the Panasonic Racers.To donate their efforts visit www.endcancer.ca, click donate and type in their names. To Conquer Cancer Bruce and Trista Donnelly, owners of Squirt's Toys & Learning, are having a fundraising sale for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Many of the store's suppliers have donated items that are being sold with 100% of the proceeds going to the Ride. Any purchase of these specially-priced items (over $10) will receive a tax receipt for the full purchase price. Hurry in for the best selection! Donations to the Ride can also be made at the store, in the Northview Centre, 211 Guelph St. (beside the police station) or through the Ride Conquer Cancer website, (htttp://to10.conquercancer.ca) by looking up the Donnellys' names or under Team Gridpath. All team members have been personally affected by cancer-- read their story on the website. As of May 7, the team has collected over $47,000 with a goal of $57,750. Participate in Canadian Cancer Society's biggest cancer event, the 5th annual Relay for Life, starting 7 p.m. on Friday, June 4 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at the Gellert Community Centre. Register online at www.relayforlife.ca/georgetown or 905-451-4460. Relay for Life OPEN 24 HRS. A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK SUMMER CAMPS Telephone: Baynes Physiotherapy Georgetown Register for Summer Camp! Join GlenStar this Friday, May 14th 6-8 p.m. Glen Williams Town Hall FREE PIZZA 905-873-4964 Baynes for your pains! 232A Guelph St., Unit 10 Georgetown (next to Ares Restaurant) WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER? Over 10,000 locations worldwide. GEORGETOWN 39 Main St. S. Downtown Georgetown ACTON 374 Queen St. Acton, ON call today, 519-853-9691 905·702·0418 519·853·0502 10 Main St., Acton 2nd floor XmarkstheFitnessSpot.com curves.com