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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 8, 2006 - 31 Cupids Against Cancer Feb. 11 The annual fundraising event Cupids -Against Cancer takes place Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Oakville Conference Centre. * More than 300 guests are expected to enjoy dinner, dancing to live music by rhythm -and-blues band Mona's Boys, gourmet dinner, silent auction, prize raffle, casino games and much more. Organizers say Cupids Against Cancer makes for a perfect Valentine's night out that benefits others at the same time. The event was first held in February 2004, a mere week after the death of 17-year old Katy McDonald as a way to "put action behind the loss" and raise $10,000 as welh In 2005, $15,000 was raised. Tickets cost $60 each in advance online ($70 at the door) or $30 for students (not available online) and can be obtained by visiting www.cupidsagainstcancer.com. This site also includes more information and links. Potential sponsors and those wishing to donate to the silent auction are also encouraged to make contact. This year's beneficiaries are the Canadian Cancer Society and the On the Tips of the Toes Foundation, which provides wilderness therapy for. teenagers living with cancer. While many fundraisers target research, Cupids Against Cancer focuses on support activities for often overlooked teens. Four years ago, McDonald was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, touching off a terrible chain of events that culminated in brain surgery to remove one tum our while a second growth was simply too deeply embedded to be excised, She turned just 17 in November 2003 and died the following February, Her passing prompted fundraising concerts organized by teenaged friends, while the students of B urlington's Nelson High School (where Katy studied after attending Oakville's Lome Skuce and Montclair) raised $5,000 for On the Tips of the Toes Foundation. jH I m -t. WS& .j MT fp*t M jS j Limited to First 35 New Adult Students over 21 Years. the first step l«orn to < fcw c« tonight T HQFJbDALJb M A L L T A T trrv A T -r* V x a t r Rebecca Street & Third Line,Oakville Tel: 905*827*7146 « www.hope4atemaltori.ca j j Sessions of dancing only -- | j TT1 ___ F R E D llF 225 Lakeshore Road East, 2nd Floor Downtown Oakville (Entrancefrom both Lakeshore Rd. & parking lot off Church St.) J r -- j S ITM IA M E )P^) d a n c e r r j i i - jw lw - i s tu d io s * 1 block west of Trafalgar Rd. 905-842-3797 E-mail: oakvillestudio@fredastaire.ca February 8 - February 25, 2006 SALE Valentine's Day High Tea Feb. 12 Celebrate Valentine's with a High Tea, guest speakers and the opportuni ty to help Stephen Lewis in his fight against AIDS in Africa on Sunday, Feb. Munn's United Church, comer of Sixth Line and Dundas, will host its third annual Valentine's High Tea from 2-4 p.m. The menu will include scones, clotted cream, strawberry jams and cucumber sandwiches. The history of tea will be discussed and teas from around the world will be available for taste testing and buying. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be obtained by calling the church office at 905-257-8434. Proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation in its fight against the AIDS pandemic and its work to support those living with or affected by AIDS in Africa. The foundation supports communi ty-based organizations in 12 African countries. Selected. Apparel* l^ g g iz m o ^ per couple iw iv.* brooks new balance jw f Escape for a romantic getaway with your Valentine. Treat th a t sp e cia l som e on e, to our R o m an ce P acka ge . It includes a gu estroo m , ch ille d b o ttle o f c h a m p a g n e , full bre akfast fo r tw o a n d la te c h e c k -o u t u p o n request. For reservations, visit us online a t w w w .h ilto n g a rd e n in n .c o m , ca ll your tra ve l a g e n t, 1-8OO-HILTONS or th e hotel d ire c t a t 1-905-829-i 145. Ask for pian c o d e r p Valentine's Day Gift Certificates , q# Available ) * Regular price instore m erchandise. NEW J /2 Marathon Running Clinic Jegmning 118 Thomas St. Downtown Oakville Everything. Right where you need it? Toronto/Oakville jSEU Hilton ESsi G a r d e n Inn* 2774 South Sheridan W ay O akville. O n ta rio 1.6J 7T4 · 905-829-1145 Offet valid 2/KK06-2/12/06. Limited availability, advance reservations required. Service ol alcoholic beverages subject to piovincial & local laws. © 2003 Hillon Hospitality, Inc, (905) 815-1952