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8 M a rc h 3 1 , 2 0 1 7 | Oakville Hospital Foundation banking on community for support by Nathan Howes Oakville Beaver Staff OAKVILLE BEAVER |Friday, Beds are necessary in a patient's care, but on Sunday, May 7, they will be used differently to support the Oakville hospital. As part of the 12th annual Birmingham Bank Bed Challenge, individuals, banks will compete in a race to conclude a fundraising initiative taking place throughout April. More than 40 bank branches in Oakville will raise funds to purchase patient care beds for the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Then, they'll race hospital beds along Lakeshore Road East downtown at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 7. On Tuesday, March 28, the fundraising challenge kicked Need help with house-cleaning? Let us do it for you! Discover cleaning service th at's affordable, reliable, and convenient. BBS Sunrise Cleaning Services Call us today for a free estimate! 905-567-1199 Check out our current specials at: www.Sunrise-Cleaning.ca S e r v ic in g O a k v ille f o r o v e r 2 0 y e a rs ! S P R IN G IN CO M ING ! Book Your Spring Cleaning now and receive 20% off. · Recurring cleaning. · One time cleaning. ·Spring cleaning. · Post renovation cleaning. · Moving cleaning. s · Gift certificates. , off at the Oakville hospital. Since 2006, the race has raised more than $1.3 million to buy patient beds at OTMH. The cost of a hospital bed can range from $15,000, for a basic type, to $50,000 for a intensive care unit model, says to Tina Triano, OHF CEO. "We've had quite an awesome run for 12 years for this event. I hope it continues. We will always need the hospital and we will always need beds," said Triano. The challenge was established by former Scotiabank president and OHF board member, the late Bruce Birmingham, who recognized the ongoing need for new hospital beds. "He wanted to see the intrinsic, competitive nature of the banks, all put together for a good common use and for something the entire community uses, which is the hospital," said Triano. The event provides participants the opportunity to participate in a competitive, yet friendly, race, Triano said, w w w .in s id e H A L T O N .c o m | At the launch of the 12th annual Birmingham Bank Bed Challenge are, from left, CIBC's Shawn Evans, Bank of Montreal's Henry Dong and Jan Henderson, Scotiabank's Stella Sartor, RBC Royal Bank's Kim Aspinall, OHF CEO Tina Triano, National Bank's Ken Jean and TD Bank's Michelle Snow. | Nathan Howes/Metroland while contributing to the community "We can't wait until race day, May 7. It' s a highly-competitive nature out there, but still collegial and we're grateful for that," said Triano. This year's race will take place Sunday May 7at 10 a.m., starting at Lakeshore Road East and Navy Street and finishing at Lakeshore Road East and Dunn Street. To register, visit goo.gl/ UeiiGK. All teams must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges, in addition to a community sponsorship fee ($1,000 or $1,500). Donations can be made online at: goo.gl/eFQqpf. Let Your Natural Beauty Shine Through Mr, A t Any A ge NON-SURGIGALOFFERS Laser Skin Rejuvenation A c n e T re a tm e n t L aser H a ir R e m o v a l P h o to fa c ia l Skin R e s u rfa c in g Injectables: CPAP THERAPY W H E N IT C O M E S T O SLEEP, E V E R Y M IN U T E C O U N T S SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF CPAP THERAPY INCLUDE: · Feeling more rested · More energetic · Elimination of snoring · Decreased risk for fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events · Possible reduction in Blood Pressure reducing the risk of stroke M ention this a d for 549 B ro n te R d , O a k v ille in fo @ a c c e s s a b ilitie s .c a B o to x F ille rs /J u v e d e rm Skin Health Management: Facial P ee ls Latisse C o m p re h e n s iv e Skin C a re A naly s is S c le ro th e ro p y Z O Skin H e a lth M e d ic a l G r a d e Facials Non-Surgical Body Contouring V a n q u is h Exilis SC h e- GRACE CLIN IC PLASTIC, REC O N STR U C TIVE & LASER SURGERY D r D o u g la s G ra c e B.SC. M.D. F.R.C.S.C Plastic, Reconstructive, & Laser Surgeon 9 0 5 - 825-5335 IS R w w w .a c c e s s a b ilit ie s .c a p u rc h a s e of m ask. 2 0 % O FF 289 768-2683 | 200-481 JOHN ST., BURLINGTON jWWW.GRACECLINIC.CA Vo t e d #1 Fa c i a l a n d Co s m e t ic Plast ic S u r g e o n in Oa k v il l e , Bu r l in g t o n and Ha m il t o n