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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 12, 2015 | 42 Health Young adults affected by MS eligible for post-secondary scholarships The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has announced the Follow the Leader Scholarship Program, an innovation to support high-achieving young people who are affected by MS. With the support of the KRG Children's Charitable Foundation, the scholarship program will award $100,000 each to four eligible young people from the GTA who plan to complete a post-secondary degree in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math ­ academic paths that directly influence ongoing work to end the disease. Young adults who have grown up with MS in their family, or live with MS themselves, often face a number of hardships throughout their childhood that can impact their ability to pursue a post-secondary education, said an MS Society of Canada press release. "MS is a disease that impacts the whole family and often creates difficult financial burdens," said Sylvia Leonard, national vicepresident, talent, programs and services, MS Society of Canada. "As a result of the uncertainty that MS brings, many young people affected by the disease find their post-secondary goals interrupted or unachievable. With the Follow the Leader Scholarship Program, we want to ensure that these students are relieved of the financial constraints and inspired to become our MS leaders of the future." No one should have to compromise their goals, added Amanda Piron, an MS ambassador who lives with MS. "(The scholarship program) removes the financial stress and helps students focus on what really matters ­ achieving academic success and working towards ending MS." The charitable foundation's chairman, Steven H. Wise, said it is proud to help young people affected by MS attain their post-secondary education and give them the potential to be a part of impacting the future of MS. For more information about eligibility requirements, application deadlines and to submit candidacy for the program, visit https://juno.aucc.ca/app/followtheleader. html "Connected to your Community" A R T I N I M A D N E S S M O Gr pe a ni nd ng ! Silver Cross offers a wide range of home healthcare product solutions · Great selection of stairlifts, porch lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, bath safety and more · Free in-home assessments · Installation and service · Exceptional customer service & care · Recycled and rental equipment available The second annual Martini Madness fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis Canada was held last Thursday at Budd's BMW in Oakville. From left, Lucie Andlauer, event co-chair, guest speaker Dr. Ken Croitoru, gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and professor in Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Karen Guay, event co-chair. The fundraiser included food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and, of course, martinis with the goal of finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these chronic diseases. | photo by Inger MacKenzie ­ special to the Beaver Isn't It About Time For A Hearing Test??? Come And Visit An Independent, Caring Family Hearing Aid Clinic All Services, Sales, Hearing Tests, Programming, Repairs, Batteries, Home Visits Jennifer Nolan Wendy Caswell u Join us Feb 18 to 21 for our Grand Opening celebrations and free prize draw! Latest in technology, models and styles, blue tooth and accessories. Price ranges from $500.00 to elite levels. Over 25 y of know ears l e and exp dge erience. 298 Speers Road, Oakville Southeast corner of Speers & Dorval 905.847.5504 · silvercross.com Lakeshore H E A R I N G Paramedical S E R V I C E S Established Since 1979 113 JONES STREET, OAKVILLE, ON · 905-827-2902