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M&M Meats barbecue day benefits CCFC More than 450 M&M Meat Shops across Canada, including those in Oakville, will be at the grills to take part in this year's 24th annual Charity BBQ Day to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) Saturday ( May 12). The event, which takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., raises public awareness and funds for medical research for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). More than 200,000 Canadians are affected. This year's total fundraising goal for the day's event is set at $1.5 million. Over the past 23 years, the charity barbecue has become CCFC's largest annual fundraising activity by any single supporter, raising more than $21.5 million for medical research in finding a cure for IBD. "What began in 1989 with just a handful of stores has evolved into a national event," Mac Voisin, founder of M&M Meat Shops, stated in a press release. "(The barbecue) day has definitely 21 · Wednesday, May 9, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com become an expression of who we are as a company. The commitment of our franchisees and volunteers in communities coast-tocoast is phenomenal... Our goal is to help find a cure so that our event can become an annual celebration of the cure for IBD." The barbecue offers a hamburger or hot dog, drink and bag of chips for a minimum donation of $3 -- all the food and time is donated to ensure every penny raised goes directly to the CCFC's Crohn's and colitis research. For an additional $2, supporters can purchase a strawberry shortcake bar with proceeds going to CCFC, as well. Until Sunday (May 13), visitors to M&M Meat Shops can also support IBD research by purchasing and signing a star either in-store or online at www.ccfc.ca/ star. Participating Oakville stores include 635 Fourth Line, 2525 Prince Michael Drive, 2163 Sixth Line and 2524 Third Line. For information about CCFC, visit ww.ccfc.ca. St. Hilda's giving goods away free For the sixth year, the congregation at St. Hilda's Anglican Church is truly giving back to the community with its Garage Giveaway. The sale is Saturday (May 12). "This year's Garage Giveaway is extra special because it will be our last at this location," event co-ordinator Judy Watson stated in a press release. "After 53 years... we have been truly blessed to celebrate our worship, fellowship and community outreach here." The last service for St. Hilda's congregation will take place Sunday, May 27. Rain or shine, the garage sale will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Items such as clothes, books, toys, and furniture will be given free of charge to those in need. While the church does make the sale known to local groups, such as Kerr Street Ministries, Food for Life and the Halton Multicultural Council, no one is turned away from the event. Members of the congregation also have an opportunity to share conversation over coffee at the event and a prayer tent will also be made available. St. Hilda's is at 1258 Rebecca St. For information, or to donate items, contact 905-827-3711 or Watson at 905-842-2409.