Straitjacket symbolizes the restrictive nature of Parkinson's continued from p.1 world free from this debilitating disease." Correia, who has been practising magic since he was six years old, told the Oakville Beaver Monday he is supporting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research because of his admiration for its namesake, actor Michael J. Fox who has Parkinson's. Correia said when he was younger, he couldn't understand how "someone so positive could be affected with something so challenging" and made it his mission to learn about the disease. The more he learned, the more he wanted to use his art to affect positive change -- he hopes to raise $25,000. "My hope is the funds I raise will support the foundation's goal of finding a cure in this lifetime," said Correia, who just completed his first year at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, Que. He's calling the straitjacket stunt Escaping Parkinson's and will be filming daily video blogs of himself attempting to go about his everyday life until July 22 when he'll try his escape. They are posted on his website, markcorreia.ca. He's also taking suggestions from people, RMP Athletic Locker Real Estate Rona Lowes Canada Home Depot Bouclair Staples XS Cargo Listen Up Canada West of the City 3 | Wednesday, July 9, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Mark Correia for example some may want to see him attempt to make an omelette or other challenging tasks while in the jacket and without use of his hands. Fox, the founder of Michael J. Fox Foundation, said the non-profit group is grateful for Correia's "creativity and sheer lunacy in helping bring us one step closer to a cure." "Team Fox members have always brought a certain amount of magic to their events, but Escaping Parkinson's takes it to another level," he stated in a press release. Donations can be made by clicking the Donate Now tab on Correia's website. inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 11 Artscene Classified 10 13 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money Voted Number 1 Financial Planner 10 Years SUMMER PROMOTIONS AVAILABLE Half Day Kids Summer Camps 1:00pm - 4:00pm Please visit our website for more details www.barrelife.ca $150 for full week $35 for the day Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner SINCE 1991 Barre Life Studio Get a dancer's body... without the dance! 427 SPEERS RD. UNIT #18 (905) 337-8338 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com Don't Compromise on Driver Training upComing Courses July 21, 22, 23, 24 4 Days 9:30am to 3:30pm August 5, 6, 7, 8 4 days 9:30 am to 3:30 pm August 19, 20, 21, 22 4 days 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Located in Downtown Oakville for over 25 years! www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200