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Team in Training marathon Continued from page 9 11 · Wednesday, February 29, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com around 850 Canadian children between birth and 14 years of age develop cancer each year and about 135 die from the disease. However, over the last 15 years, the fiveyear survival rate has jumped to nearly 82 per cent, an increase of more than 11 per cent. Before Jacob was diagnosed, Drexler said she noticed her son was sleeping a lot more and becoming lethargic. "He was falling asleep at school. He was starting to shut down because he was just so tired, and wasn't participating in things and that was really unlike him," she said. "I started thinking it was something to do with Down syndrome, so it was kind of hard to figure out what was going on at first." After his diagnosis, Jacob then had to endure three years and two months of chemotherapy treatments and procedures such as X-rays, bone scans, a monthly lumbar puncture, three blood transfusions and countless blood tests. And now, five years later, he will finally be receiving his cured diagnosis from his doctors on June 12. "Though you are elated, at the back of your mind, you are also scared and worried," said Drexler of feelings after her son's treatments were over. "Each time he slept in or would have a cough or not want to be active, you were afraid that the cancer was back and not that he was acting like a normal kid -- at that point you didn't know what normal was anymore." That is why Drexler says having her son officially cured of cancer means that much to her -- it is also one of the reasons why she is running a marathon in Madrid, Spain this April in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Drexler has previously participated in two half-marathons with the organization, but this will be her first full marathon. "I want to keep supporting (an agency) that has helped Jacob and me so much," she said. "Nobody should ever have to go through this, especially a child." Paying for her own travel costs, Drexler will join a team of 25 from Toronto and the surrounding area for the cancer society's Team in Training charity marathon. To help meet her team's goal of raising $6,000 towards the cause, Drexler is holding a local fundraiser this Friday, March 2 at Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill at 2501 Prince Michael Dr. from 8 p.m. until closing. Tickets cost $20 and will be sold at the door. The evening will include a live band, 50/50 draw and door prizes. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. For those who cannot attend the fundraiser, but would still like to donate, visit http://tiny. cc/jacobiscured. The Body Shaping Fitness Studio FAMILY GOLF LEARNING CENTRE March Break 2 for 1 Mini-Putt Women and Men of Oakville! Fast! Get Absolutely Amazing Results OPEN YEAR ROUND with covered and heated tees · Fun & Challenging Mini-Putt · 6 CPGA & LPGA instructors · Birthday Parties · Money Saving Memberships · 11 Acre Short Game, 3 Sand Bunkers We have searched for 11 years to find the perfect weight loss program. FINALLY we have found the `IDEAL' program that is healthy, delicious and most of all FAST. While burning fat, your body will maintain its lean muscle, a key component in weight loss. We take pride in recommending a program that is healthy and beneficial. It is the easiest and most effective method available. Lesson Programs Star t April 16 · Golf for Women I & II · Adult Full Swing · Adult Short Game · Active 55+ · Parent & Child · After School Golf · Golf for Teens · Golf for Kids · Summer Camps · Friday Instruction Clinics THIS IS VERY EXCITING! TION CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTA NO MEMBERSHIP OR EXERCISE PROGRAM REQUIRED. Located in The Body Shaping Fitness Studio 1455 Joshuas Creeke Drive www.FamilyGolfOakville.com 905-842-6120 183 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville 905-849-1919 www.bodyshapingstudio.com Email: info@bodyshapingstudio.com