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Oakville Beaver, 24 May 2006, p. 16

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Error: PDF version 1.6 -- xpdf supports version 1.5 (continuing anyway) 16 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 24, 2006 Terry Fox Run launches first corporate challenge The Oakville Terry Fox Run is launching its First Annual Corporate Challenge. While the Terry Fox Run does not take place until the fall, companies and organizations are encouraged to participate throughout the year in raising money to support the Terry Fox Foundation. While new to Oakville this year, the Corporate Challenge has been a part of the Terry Fox Run for many years. Last year, the participation of Corporate Challenge Teams alone raised over $1.6 million across Canada ­ a truly amazing achievement. This year they are looking forward to continuing Terry's vision of raising awareness of and funds for cancer research through the involvement of Corporate Challenge Teams. "This is an exciting addition to our already successful Terry Fox Run here in Oakville," said Ralph Robinson, Chair of the Terry Fox Run. "We are fortunate to have a committee member this year, Keri Schoonderwoerd, who will look after our Corporate Challenge and get it off the ground." To get involved in the Terry Fox Run Corporate Challenge, contact Keri Schoonderwoerd at 905-469-0828 or e-mail her at keri.schoonderwoerd058@sympatico.ca) and follow these simple steps: Register your team online at www.terryfoxrun.org. Contact existing team members and recruit new team members ­ get them excited about this year's Run. Distribute pledge forms and advise your team members to most of all have fun. In addition to participating in the 2006 Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 17, there are many ways in which teams can participate. Barbecues, car washes, silent auctions, craft sales and internal contests are just some of many events held in the past. The 26th annual Terry Fox Run will be held at Abbey Park Secondary School, 1455 Glen Abbey Gate, next to the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre starting at 10 am. The Run is a noncompetitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry's name. It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. For more information on the Terry Fox Run, contact Ralph Robinson at 905-827-7659. The Community Foundation of Oakville Invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5 pm - 7 pm Trafalgar Ballroom A, Holiday Inn Oakville Centre 590 Argus Road, Oakville Please join us to learn more about your community foundation and its initiatives. Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Morar Murray-Hayes, Oakville Interfaith Council, "Hospitality, Healing and Hope: Increasing your Impact on a Changing Community" Connecting Good People to Good Causes COMINGjune2006 Canada'sNew Health and Wellness Magazine 39 sr use online pledging. Develop a plan and a fundraising goal. Talk to your employer about Matching and/or Volunteer Recognition Programs. Coordinate fundraising events to complement your Team's participation in the Run Promote your Team and your events ­ be bold, be creative and ¢ ® Downtown Oakville 115 George St. (Behind Scotiabank) T: 905.842.2400 Harbourview Plaza 99 Bronte Rd. (at Lakeshore) T: 905.825.6466 Oakville Towne Centre II 200 North Service Rd. W. (at Dorval) T: 905.815.0242 Upper Oakville Shopping Centre 1011 Upper Middle Rd. E. (Upper Middle/8th Line) T: 905.338.2835 East Oakville 610 Ford Drive (at Royal Windsor) T: 905.849.4503 Abbey Plaza 1500 Upper Middle Rd. W (Upper Middle/3rd Line) T:905.469.0414 Colour Copy Special at The UPS Store Legal: 8.5 X 11. Single-sided. Offer expires June 30/06 MAY 24TH - 30TH NEW NURSERY FURNITURE SUPER SPECIALS! NEW STROLLER SPECIALS! CRO C ARE S COM ASK ING US! FITNESS WELLNESS NATURAL BEAUTY FOOD FOR THOUGHT MIND MATTERS THE FUN FACTOR HANDY SPA DIRECTORY PUBLICATION SPONSORS: Legendary Native American Formulas Visit: Live-it.ca ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Friday, May 26th, 2006. r TM For advertising information call your local Metroland advertising representative or call 416-493-1300 ext. 335 Email: advertising@live-it.ca www.ouaccanada.com

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