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Race in honour of Drew Hildebrand Sunday By Nathan Howes SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER The Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund (DHTBF) hopes to raise $40,000 at its fourth annual Race For Teens At-Risk run/walk June 10 to help turnaround teens pursue a better life. Held at Coronation Park, the fundraiser is in memory of 16-year-old Drew Hildebrand -- a T.A. Blakelock High School student who was a victim of teen violence four years ago. Money raised will help send Halton and Peel teens to a post-secondary school, once they've made a turnaround in high school. "We're trying to raise awareness that this is going on in our backyard. Parents are so busy, the teens are neglected. There's a big gap out there on where teens can go when they're stressed," said Kim Evershed, Drew's stepmother and a co-founder of the benefit fund that was founded by Drew's families, beautiful course." "It's starting at Coronation Park and heading west to Bronte Harbour. It's a flat course, it's not tough. It's a different route for the 10k versus the 5k," he said. "It's really different than some of the other races because we have so many high school students. A lot of people comment how they like to see the energy of the kids." The event will also feature live entertainment, graffiti art, raffle and a silent auction with assorted desserts dedicated to Drew ­ "who loved sweets and OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO candy," she said. Expecting a crowd of RACE FOR TEENS AT-RISK: A portrait titled Drew that was displayed at the inaugural Race for Teens At-Risk. the Hildebrand, Simmons and Evershed families. "We're trying to raise as much money as we can so we can help more kids with their next step in life." The race features three different levels of participation this year -- a five-kilometre walk, a 5K and 10K run. Evershed said first-time participants can expect a "fun, energetic event on a 300-400 people, Evershed hopes to raise $40,000 for DHTBF scholarships and programs. "It's special in all three of the families' hearts for the race because it was our original one and it really started the charity in Drew's memory," said Evershed. Nearly half of the money raised will go towards the "It Takes Courage to Change" scholarships for graduating high school students within Peel, Halton, Toronto and other surrounding areas. The grant recognizes and rewards positive change through individual scholarships up to $5,000 for postsecondary education or training programs. Eleven 13 · Wednesday, June 6, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com students will be honoured at Sunday's race. "Drew had been a turnaround teen, so that's where it came from. He had gotten in trouble in Grade 8 and then turned his life around. We worked with guidance counsellors, teachers and programs," said Evershed. The other portion of the funds will go into the charity's new Music and Arts program created for at-risk teens aged 12-18. The program gives them a safe place to explore ideas and creativity during difficult times in their lives. Evershed said the organization pays for their music or art lessons to help get See It's page 19 TM MAINTENANCE · TIRES · BRAKES · OIL & FILTER · BATTERIES · ALIGNMENT THE WORKS FOR ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES: · MOTORCRAFT® PREMIUM OIL AND MOTORCRAFT® FILTER CHANGE* · ROTATE AND INSPECT FOUR TIRES · UP TO 83-POINT INSPECTION THERE'S MORE TO IT THAN OIL AND A FILTER $ 59 99 Mobil 1 Upgrade $29.99 + tax up to 5 litres NEW SUMMER HOURS: VISIT OUR QUICK LANE. LOCATED AT MON. 7 AM-6 PM, TUES. 7 AM-8 PM, WED. 7 AM-6 PM, THURS. 7 AM-8 PM FRI. 7 AM-6 PM, SAT. 7 AM-4 PM OAK-LAND FORD LINCOLN 570 Trafalgar Road, Oakville at the QEW 905.844.3273 www.oak-land.com