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`Bionic' man walks for Heart & Stroke Foundation By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF They rebuilt his heart. They have the technology. Now, Oakville's bionic man, as Ernie Nock calls himself, wants to ensure the medical world has the funding to continue researching new technologies, such as his own, to save more lives. The 70-year-old has a dual-chamber implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inside his chest to monitor and, should the need arise, correct his heart rate. The device has saved his life four times in the five and a half years he's had it, Nock said. Already a volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, when Nock was outfitted with the ICD, he became an ambassador for the organization, which pays for medical research into heart defects and other related programs. "I was given a second chance at life and I attribute that to the Heart and Stroke Foundation," he said. "Through raising funds, 25 · Thursday, October 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog Heartfelt effort: Ernie Nock is ambassador for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Halloween Hike for Heart, Oct. 21. the Heart and Stroke Foundation allows for research into various medications that help people with stroke and heart disease and it was through the research by Heart and Stroke that they were able to devise a unit like the ICD that I have." Now, Nock is doing his part to help raise money for the type of research that has saved his life. On Sunday (Oct. 21), he will be one of many participants in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Halloween Hike for Heart at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, a fundraiser geared for families with children and pets. He will be walking with his daughter Melissa Hill Nock considered himself a high-performance athlete as recently as 10 years ago. He's an avid golfer, hiker and has competed on his horse, Sandy, in barrel racing and dash for cash at riding clubs. He played competitive badminton and trained Melissa in the sport, who went on to rank third in Canada in under-19 competitions. See Implant page 29 We've seen cheap knock-offs. We've seen expensive knock-offs. But for quality and wear, nothing steps up like the original, time-tested Blundstone boot. Pull on comfort since 1870. That's the deal. #164 CSA Steel Toe Safety Boot in Crazy Horse Brown, also available in Black and Brown TM 2394 Fairview Street Burlington 905-632-9688 blundstone.ca step to a Your first Lifestyle Healthy Show stopping specials: Health and Fitness Clothing, Running Shoes, Sports Drinks, Energy Bars, Health Food, Health Care, and much more! Oct. 20, 10am - 6pm Sunday, October 21, 2012 Saturday, Skylon Tower Free Health & Fitness Expo Friday, Oct. 19, 3pm - 8pm Special Guest Speakers, Appearances and Autograph Sessions, Give Aways, Door Prizes and Draws! For more info visit us at www.niagarafallsmarathon.com