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39| O akville B eaver | T hursday,S eptem ber 27,2018 insidehalton.com PLANTTHIS FALL! VISITOUR25ACREPRODUCTIONSALESYARD - FULLYSTOCKEDFORFALL ROBSONROAD LOCATION 656 Robson Rd. Waterdown ON tel: 905.689.7433 Cyclists will gather in Milton next month to support the Light- house of Grieving Children. Called the Power of 10 event, the fundraiser attracts teams of 10 taking turns of 10 minutes each pedalling a static bike. Organizers expect more than 300 cyclists to show up at the Mattamy National Cycling Cen- tre in Milton on Saturday, Oct. 13. Money raised will provide es- sential funds for the delivery of programs at the Lighthouse, where children and families from Halton, Peel and beyond gofrom Halton, Peel and beyond gof for programs offering peer sup-for programs offering peer sup-f port following a death of a mem- ber of the family. All levels of cyclists partici- pate - novice riders, enthusiasts and seasoned road warriors. The teams ride for 100 minutes and cover around 1,000 commu- nity kilometres. There are vari- ous challenges during the eve- ning such as the power chal- lenge, adding to the excitement. "I first found out about the Power of 10 two years ago from an acquaintance who would be volunteering at the event," said Oakville's Lori Schledewitz, who has friends from many dif- ferent groups participating.ferent groups participating.f Schledewitz, in her second year of cycling in the Power of 10 event, will participate on three teams, including the "Fat Bot- tomed Girls," who recently visit- ed the Lighthouse. "(They) were awed and truly grateful for the support services offered to grieving children and youth in our community," said Schledewitz. "As a parent of teenagers, I know the struggle they go through trying to find their place in the world. I can on- ly imagine how difficult it could be to do this while also trying to make sense of the loss of a close family member."family member."f For more information go to www.powerof10.ca or call 905- 337-2333. POWER OF 10 FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS LIGHTHOUSE OF GRIEVING CHILDREN COMMUNITY