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24 The ‘93 Campaign Cabinet and the United Way staff will be supported by the Loaned Representatives in all aspects of the campaign. They will utilize their experâ€" tise working with companies in developing work place campaigns which are key to this year‘s campaign. * __ Sharing the talents of their people is one of the ways the private and public sector in Oakville are giving to the United Way‘s ‘93 Campaign. The United Way of Oakwville is fortunate that six Loaned Representatives from local companies will work with them throughout the campaign. _ _The success of the annual campaign and the United Way‘s ability to agencies who deliver human care services to Oakville relies heavily on thes Representatives. United Way of Oakville thanks these companies for sha most important asset, their people. Loaned Reps assist campaign The 1993 Campaign goal is in the pro announced on Sept. 26th at the Bath Tub Race : A stretch goal will be a must because of the growing needs in these tough ecoâ€" nomic times. To achieve, we will need the support of every employed person and business in Oakville. Times of extraordinary need require extr Oakville and those who depend on its support will come through. "Your Donation is the Key." A look at agencies working with Oakville United Way Proud to support the United Way of Oakville and their 34 human care services. Oakville Crisis Centre made presentations to 42 Grade 8 classes in Oakville and Milton to address the students‘ feelings and concerns about entering high school. The object of the proâ€" gram is to address their concerns before they become problems in Grade 9 and to encourage a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the challenges of high school. Thanks to United Way, memâ€" ory impaired seniors and their families will continue to benefit from the respite service providâ€" VON ed by the VON Seniors Day Program. This therapeutic social and recreational adult day proâ€" gram received expansion fundâ€" ing from United Way to increase service from 10 to 20 clients per day. Additional support received recently will assist the program to maintain this level of service. Please call 847â€"9559 for more inforâ€" mation. | Oct. 2 United Way of Oakville presents "An Evening in Thailand" hosted by the Young Thailand Restaurant (Toronto) at the Howard Johnson Hotel, Oakville. Cocktails in the Atrium at 6:30, dinner in the ballroom 7:30. Tickets available at any branch of the Royal Bank in Oakville, Bank of Montreal 845â€"4274 or the United Way office §45â€"5571. Oct. 9 Gigantic Garage Sale hosted by the Oakville, Milton & District Real Estate Board at Appleby College between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Proceeds to the United Ways of Oakville and Milton. Sept. 28 Collection ©93, a fall fashion show presented by Tocca Finita in support of the Oakville Big Sisters Association at Le Dome, 1173 North Service Rd, 8 p.m. Tickets $3 each, available at Big Sisters 338â€"0238 or Tocca Finita 338â€"5000. Sept. 27 United Way of Oakville Residential Canvass begins in designated areas. Sept. 27 United Way of Oakville serves Coffee at the GO â€" between 5:30 and 9 a.m. at all GO train entrances in Oakville. Pick up free copy of the Financial Post. Sept. 23 Breakfast Television â€" will be broadcasting from Towne Square in downâ€" town Oakville from 7 to 9 a.m. to promote the United Way of Oakville Bathtub Race. Sept. 26 United Way of Oakville Launch and Bathtub Race Lakeshore between Navy and Trafalgar. Tub parade 1 p.m. First race 1:30 p.m. require extraordinary giving. The United Way of the process of being finalized and will be , need your help. We know Oakvillians ted Way‘s ability to fund the relies heavily on these Loaned e companies for sharing their Survivors and victims of sexual abuse find refuge I did not believe that I could ever "bare my soul" so to speak, in front of complete strangers, I realize now that it was the best decision I have ever made By PATRICIA MARTIN Special to the Beaver _ FORD OF CANADA_ ROYAL BANK SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PHARMA INC Canadian imperial Bank 0| Commerce Christopher Invidiata, ReMax Aboutowne Realty Corp Coldwell Banker Anell Francis Real Estate Deloitte & Touche, Chartered Accountants Eileen Graham, Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. Korrieâ€"Sue Marshall, ReMax Aboutowne Realty Lush, Bowker, Aird. Barristers & Solicitors McMillan, Binch, Barristers & Solicitors KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne, Chartered Accountants Allan Martin, ReMax Aboutowne Realty Corp. Blaney, McMurtry, Stapells, Barristers & Solicitors Budds® Imported Cars Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for their support of the second Challenger Proâ€"Am "United Way Day at the Canadian Open United Way of Oakville Molson Breweries Limited Royal LePage Glen Abbey Office SHL Systemkouse Inc Searle Canada Inc wishes to thank The Oakville United Way‘s loaned reps, shown from left, are Allan Ronalds, Monenco AGRA; Brian Clark, Scotiabank; Cyndi Jakubec, SmithKline Beecham; John Lago, Royal Bank; and Jan Mercer, Bell Canada. Absent from photo is Ron Martin of Sheridan College. Realty Corp. . 8 Halton Sexual Abuse provides services primarily through group sessions where trained volunteers, from the local social services community, guide the groups. Prior to the program, there were no specialized groups In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people using the program‘s services, said Bennett. In 1992, 360 people were referred to the agency; that is double the number it was in 1989 and up 139 people from 1991. "What we have to cope with is an incredible explosion of clients," he said. Over half of the clients at Halton Sexual Abuse, which is a United Way funded agency, are adult surâ€" vivors of sexual abuse. The remaining number of clients are current victims, family members of victims and offenders. More and more people are courageously disclosing incidences of sexual abuse. However, it is often diffiâ€" cult to find someone who can listen, offer support, and honestly care. That is when United Way agencies such as the Halton Sexual Abuse Program can help. Victims are often reluctant to participate in the group sessions when they first join, said Paul Bennett, execuâ€" tive director at Halton Sexual Abuse Program. "They have to talk about things that happened in their lives that they would rather not talk about; things that are disturbing." ... It takes very special people to open their hearts to so much pain and heartache â€" (Extracted from a letâ€" ter written by an adult survivor of child sexual abuse). ST.LAWRENCE suicoinc ror the FUuTURE CEMENT united way !of oakville Reaches Out Halton leads the way when it comes to helping those who need support, those who at some time in their lives have been victims of sexual abuse. The Halton Sexual Abuse Program is not just a service, it is an essential community need. A number of people have benefitted from the group sessions said Johanne Cyrâ€"Wright, group coâ€"ordinator at the Halton Sexual Abuse Program. "There was one woman who struggled with herself for a long time before coming to the group," she said. "Being in the group allowed her to open up her feelings. When she finally opened up, she began to remember things that had happened to her. They were really painful memoâ€" ries. She said, ‘darn it, I didn‘t feel so much pain before coming to the group,‘ but she came back. She began to see that the only way out of it was through talking." dealing with sexual abuse in Halton. "Once you estabâ€" lish a specialized service dealing with sexual abuse, you are operating Pandora‘s box ... a massive exploâ€" sion of people are looking at you because you are there to give them help," said Bennett. "We estimate that 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Region of Halton are survivors (of child sexual abuse)." The 30th Annual Bathtub Race is the centrepiece of the launch and will have more than 500 participants. Ten high schools and ten corporations will be matched for the competition. More than 5,000 spectators are expected to line the route, along Lakeshore Road in the downtown core, to cheer their teams â€" starting with the parade at 1 p.m. Bands, aerobic teams and many mascots from local industries will entertain the crowd throughout the day. In the spirit of coâ€"operation, all the restaurants along the Lakeshore will be open. The United Way of Oakville appreciates the support of all Oakvillians who help in making this day and our campaign a success. 30th annual United Way Bathtub Race happens on Sunday Lakeshore Road in downtown Oakville will be the site of the United Way‘s annual campaign launch to be held this Sunday, Sept. 26th. Last year‘s winners of the United Way Bathtub Race were this team of ‘Tabbies‘ from T. A. Blakelock High School. And, they are ready to defend their title this Sunday against nine other ‘high schools and 10 corporations. the way to help the most â€" Stewart B. Smith, General Manager, Cement Mfg. Operations. "St. Lawrence Cement is a proud United Way supporter. United Way builds the comâ€" munity providing help to those in need. Please be generous in your support to United Way‘s fall campaign, which kicks off on Sept. 26th, and remember United Way is TRULY ... The Way to Help the Most." Give It All You‘ve Got, Oakville!!