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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 1, 2012 · 4 You're always welcome. Come see us today. Running to help kids By Nathan Howes SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER On Nov. 4, Oakville resident Wayne Westby hopes to go 42 for 42 for World Vision. The 34-year-old hopes to be running in the 42-kilometre (26-mile) New York City Marathon to find sponsorships for African children, one for each kilometre. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York's mayor has stated it's hoped the race will go on as normal, however the situation is being assessed by officials there. This is Westby's fourth marathon and third with Team World Vision. In 2009, he raised $3,000 for clean water projects in Africa. "Doing big city races is such a life experience. It's not just a run. It's not just a race. It's really a life experience. I'm looking forward to feeding off the energy of the crowd, having my wife there and a couple of friends," said Westby. "That will hopefully give me a little boost when I need it." Westby has tried for a few years to get into the New York City Marathon. After he was accepted, he started a campaign to find 26 child sponsors -- one for each mile of the race. "The 26 sponsors I was trying to find were all children from the same community in Mozambique -- A Hi Kulene. I went through a lot to get all these different sponsors," said Westby. "About a month ago, I got my 26th sponsor." But he didn't want to stop there -- Westby See A sign page 5 Oakville Parent-Child Centre Oakville Parent-Child Centre is a place to make friends, share ideas, and build confidence. Learn & Grow at Space available in our nursery school program for children 2 ½ to 5 years 3 afternoons at our North Service Rd W and our Sixth Line locations Come see us today at 461 North Service Rd. W., Unit 17 NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER 42 for 42: Wayne Westby, a local runner, hopes to be in the 42-kilometre (26-mile) New York City Marathon and to find sponsors to help bring access to clean water and education for 42 needy children through World Vision. His daughter Natalie, 4, has become involved in his campaign to help others. www.op-cc.ca 905.849.6366 Call today for your personal tour. We'd love to have you join us! · Enjoy our fresh home cooked meals- never catered · Daily housekeeping including linen and laundry service · Our spacious sun filled facility · Nursing staff 24 hours a day for your peace of mind Retirement Living 380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1413 www.vistamere.ca At Its Best