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Hope in the City Aug. 22 The Canadian Cancer Society Halton Unit along with 400 women from the region will be fighting women's cancers in style next Wednesday (Aug. 22) at the annual Hope and the City fundraiser. Held at the IVY Bar and Kitchen, 3330 South Service Rd. in Burlington, the fundraiser is a 19 years of age and older event with proceeds supporting women's cancer research (breast, ovarian, cervical, uterine and vulvar) funded by the Society. Tickets cost $50 each and can be purchased online at www.cancer.ca/ hopeburlington. Guests to the fundraiser will be greeted by paparazzi as they walk the `pink' carpet to the main entrance, receive a Swag-bag and an opportunity to be pampered at glamour stations set up by local businesses. It is estimated 1,350 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, while 390 are expected to die from the disease, this year, according to a press release. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends two ways to prevent and detect cervical cancer early: get a Pap test and get one of two vaccines for the human papillomavirus (HPV) -- as HPV can lead to an infection in the cervix, it is listed as a main risk factor in developing cervical cancer. Burlington resident Shannon Pethick will speak at this year's event. As a result of her treatment for cervical cancer, Pethick, 34, went into menopause and as a result lost her ability to conceive children. Since being diagnosed, she has become a cervical screening advocate and speaks about the importance of Pap tests. "When I think back, having a Pap test could have prevented my cancer and I'd be 19 · Friday, August 17, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com able to have kids," she said. "I know Pap tests are not the most pleasant thing to experience, but going through radiation and chemotherapy is far worse. "I want to shout it from the rooftops that women need to schedule regular Pap tests with their doctor." In March 2011, Pethick's doctors gave her the news that she was cancer-free. For more, visit www. cancer.ca. Tell them where you saw it. Get $10 back on your first $25 purchase reGister start sh today, o & We'll s pping. hip it FREE! LIFESTYLE EXPO Shopping Beauty Health Wealth · Business · Seminars Sampling · Food Wine Fashion Decor Home No purchase necessary. Contest open to all residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, aged 18 years of age or older. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One (1) grand prize will be awarded. Approximate retail value of the grand prize is $600. Entrants must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes August 31st 11:59pm EST. To enter and for complete rules visit www.save.ca Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/savedotca 327 Ontario St. Friday September 7, 4pm - 8pm & Saturday September 8, 10am - 6pm Holiday Inn, brought to you by St. Catharines is a division of 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca 905-641-1984 x252 www.niagaralifeshows.com