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Oakville Beaver, 3 Aug 2007, p. 15

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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 3, 2007 - 15 Teaming up for Terry Fox Foundation By Krissie Rutherford OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A local bank and law firm are teaming up to support the Terry Fox Foundation. For the eighth year running, Oakville's Scotia McLeod will be hosting a fundraising barbecue in partnership with the O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP. The barbecue will take place on Thursday, Aug. 16 from noon­2 p.m. at the local Scotia McLeod office, 700 Kerr St. The fundraising goal is $20,000. "We've had people affected by cancer, I mean it's pretty tough to find someone that hasn't been affected by cancer," said Scotia McLeod branch manager Rod White of the bank's rea- sons for supporting the cause. "It's just close to home, that's probably the biggest part of it." White also applauded the Terry Fox Foundation, which sees 87 cents of every dollar go directly to cancer research funding, with 10 cents devoted to fundraising and three to administration. "We are very impressed with how the foundation is run," White said. "The money raised definitely gets to the right places." National Director of the Terry Fox Foundation Darryl Fox will attend the event. White says they asked Fox to come out the first year and he has been there every year since. Over the last seven years, Scotia McLeod has raised $125,000 for the cause. Once again this year, whatever is raised at the barbecue, Scotiabank will match, White says. The bank is also paying for the tent rental, T-shirts and more. The barbecue costs $15 and will feature not only burgers, drinks, chips and snacks, but also a bake sale, raffle and silent auction with prizes donated from local businesses. Every penny raised will go to the Terry Fox Foundation. White says they expect about 250 people to attend the barbecue, including Mayor Rob Burton, Town staff and the president of the Canadian Cancer Society's Oakville chapter, Joan Gibb. "It's sort of looked at as the kick- off to the Terry Fox run for Oakville," White said, adding many of the bank's employees will be participating in the run. Those interested in attending Scotia McLeod and O'Connor McLeod Hanna LLP's barbecue for the Terry Fox Foundation ,should RSVP to 905-8429000 before Friday, Aug. 10. Think Green. Be Cool. Breath Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to BEST PRICES EVER! SALE Oakville's Natural Stone Supplier PERMA 4700 AND * Cash Back UP TO $2400 GOV. CASH BACK UP TO $1500 MANUFACTURERS CASH BACK + NO PAYMENT! NO INTEREST! FOR 6 MONTHS *OAC UP TO $800 Contractor Referral Program Providing A Full Line of Premium Grade Stone Products For Pools . Patios . Walkways . Retaining Walls . Gardens + HYDRO CASH BACK *Call for details. Financing Available On Cornwall Road, East of Ford Drive Ph: 905-849-5557 www.boulders.ca Monday - Friday: 7am-5:30pm . Saturday: 7:30am-3pm 8 Locations To Serve You Better! 905-849-4998 www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 www.royalmattress.com *OAC **Some terms and conditions may apply

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