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Terry Fox Run is this Sunday In 1980, Terry Fox had said, if he couldn't finish it, then the Marathon of Hope "better continue." Thirty-five years later, the Marathon of Hope has not only gone on but walks now take place in communities across the country every year. In Oakville, the annual run has raised more than $1.9 million alone for cancer research since the inaugural event in 1982. The run, combined with local fundraising events that take place every year, has raised more than $4.2 million since then towards The Terry Fox Foundation. This year's Oakville Terry Fox Run is set for Sunday (Sept. 20) at Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Rd. W., with registration opening at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. start. "The Terry Fox Foundation is proud of the fact that 84 per cent of all funds donated -- by Canadians of all ages and through Terry Fox Runs around the world -- go directly to research into treatments for all forms of cancer," stated a media release. Oakville's 2014 run raised a record total of $132,500. For the event's 35th anniversary, organizers have set the goal at $187,200 -- the equivalent of $1 from every Oakville resident. Pledge sheets can be downloaded at www. terryfoxrun.org. Participants will choose to walk, bike, board, roller skate, run, push a stroller or walk the dog along a lakeside two-kilometre, 5k or 10k route. Opening ceremonies will once again be hosted by former Toronto Argonaut Dan Ferrone and O Canada will be performed by Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance students at Sheridan College. The event is non-competitive and familyfriendly with leashed dogs welcomed as participants. There is no registration fee or minimum donation required. A team of experienced, open-water swimmers returns to this year's event not to pound the pavement, but swim laps in support of the Terry Fox Run. "We are excited that Brenda Lussier will be among them," stated a media release. "This year, Brenda successfully swam across Lake Erie, becoming the first deaf swimmer to do so. She will be joined by a number of impressive swimmers, including Madhu Nagaraja and Rob Kent, both of whom successfully crossed Lake Ontario in 2012." Participants are encouraged to carpool, reminded there is no parking at Coronation Park and to observe all "No Parking" signs on side streets nearby. Volunteers are still needed to help out on run morning with everything from marshalling along the run route and working the registration table to cheering on run finishers. For more information or to volunteer, contact Cathy Duddeck at cduddeck@hotmail.com. Students will receive volunteer hours for their efforts. 17 | Thursday, September 17, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com For more news, visit insidehalton.com/oakville-on PLATINUM GOLD Thank You! Best Brunch ­ Platinum Award Best Food Presentation ­ Gold Award Lunch With Clients ­ Gold Award BEST VIEW ­ Diamond Award Best Banquet Facilities - Diamond Best Pro Shop - Platinum Best Golf Course - Platinum Oakville Beaver Readers for Awarding Us The Following Readers Choice Awards! Claude's vaCuum shop Includes Deluxe Air Package Sales · Service · Parts Free Estimates on Repairs Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · 9am - 6pm Wednesday · 9am - 5pm Saturday · 9am - 4pm sale $39999 Helping you grow your business is our pleasure. Find out why Glen Abbey is Oakville's favourite venue for meetings and events. Book your next meeting or corporate event with us and benefit from: · WiFi Internet access · Spacious and natural lit conference areas · Four private meeting rooms · Convenient onsite catering · Accessible location (just off of the QEW) · Complimentary meeting supplies · Audio visual equipment Group of eight to 200. Ask about our competitively priced packages! To book meeting space or plan your next function, contact: Leigh Raynor Catering Sales Manager 905-844-1800 ext. 236 lraynor@clublink.ca Supreme 100, 10 Years Warranty 128 Kerr St., Oakville, ON L6K 3A7 905.842.5658 | claude2@cogeco.net www.claudesvacuum.com 10%off All you can EAt Buffet (Lunch or Dinner Tues - Fri) staurant Sweets & Re at All You Can E n ria a t e g e V % 0 0 1 fEt f u B a Weekday s o Sam SpeCiaL LUNCH $1099 Join us daily for lunch or dinner at Eighteen Restaurant 905-844-3383 We are open to the public! 2 /$1 DiNNeR $1199 From 11am-3pm From 5pm-9pm 2345 Trafalgar Road · 905-257-0808 JUNIOR (3YR - 11YR) $8.99 Kids (2YR & Under) $ Free

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