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5 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A pril 4,2019 theifp.ca The Halton Hills com- munity came out in sup- port of Georgetown's first Trek for Tourette last weekend, with $3,000 raised for the cause. About 100 people turned out for the inaugural five- kilometre walk on March 24, which kicked off at the Furnace Room Brewery and made its way through local streets. The event was spear- headed by local couple El- len Howard and Todd Ford- King, along with friend An- drea Butt, who have chil- dren diagnosed with Tou- rette's syndrome. Funds raised will be do- nated to Tourette Canada for its programs, which in- clude free workshops for students and teachers and virtual support groups for individuals with Tourette's syndrome and their fami- lies. "We also created a dia- logue in our communities and raised awareness about Tourette's syn- drome," said Howard. "We have received messages from complete strangers with words of support and encouragement." The event was support- ed by the Tim Hortons at 326 Guelph St., which pro- vided coffee, hot chocolate and Timbits, the Furnace Room Brewery with the use of its facility and dona- tion of $250, and the Kenne- dy family, which donated pizza and cake for all walk- ers. "We have been reminded of what an amazing sup- port group there is in our community," said Howard. "We are really looking for- ward to next year's walk and have met many fami- lies who will be joining us in our trek." For more information, visit www.tourette.ca. NEWS INAUGURAL GEORGETOWN TREK FOR TOURETTE RAISES $3K Georgetown's Todd Ford-King, wife Ellen Howard and children (from left) Jackson, 6 and Grayson, 4, gear up for the inaugural Trek for Tourette on March 24. Grayson was recently diagnosed with the condition. Ellen Howard photo MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Spring is back, and so is our 14th Annual Super Spring Special*ON NOW ! - Oil & Filter (Includes up to 6 litres regular oil.) - Complete top to bottom check over - Installation of summer tires (already on rims) included. - $5.00 Tim's Card - Windshield Washer Fluid eXTraS $8995 Call for an Appointment *Most Vehicles. Prices are +HST 45 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown 905.877.7958 hassellsauto@bellnet.ca • hassellautomotive.comSALES & SERVICE $69956995 Only Synthetic oil (up to 6 litres) Gold 2018 Halton Hills Silver 2018 Halton Hills Georgetown's trusted choice for hearing care 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Georgetown (In the Knolcrest Centre) 905.877.8828 Armstrong Ave Delrex Blvd Finally, test drive hearing aids that let you decide at your own speed. At Halton Audiometric Centre, we believe the only way to know which hearing aid is right for you is to experience the benefits in your day-to-day life. Take home and test drive state of the art hearing aids today with NO COMMITMENT OR DEPOSIT REQUIRED. Call us today for your free consultation