Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 10 Oct 2013, p. 4

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 10, 2013 | 4 S W I M F O R M E N T A L H E A L T H | photos by James Hoggett ­ special to the Beaver The fifth annual Swim for Mental Health, founded and organized by Oakville's Frank Zamuner, right, raised more than $22,000 for the Halton Healthcare Services' mental wellness Navigator Program -- the funds will be matched two-and-a-half times by community foundations Amarna and the Mental Wellness Network. Approximately 60 people participated in the swim and a walk (a first this year) at Appleby College Sunday. Zamuner founded the swim as a means to fundraise for local mental health programs after he experienced the challenge of living with depression in the wake of heart surgery. At left, top, members Oakville hospital's mental health team, The Mindful Minnows, from left: Angela Everest, Jennifer Opper and Tim Deakon. Below from left, Lindsay Diamond, 6, made a new friend at the inaugural walk, 10 week-old pup Cayenne. Participants set out on their walk. Claudia Policarpo swims her lengths for the cause. Daniel White registers for the walk. $ WIN a gift card to your favourite Dorval Crossing store For your chance, enter at dorvalcrossing.com 250 Be enticed by the beauty of Fall All of the season's best treats, trends and treasures are in store. There's plenty to delight your senses with. Explore our over 60 Shops and Services and be swept away by Fall. Over 60 Shops & Services Over 60 Shops & Services located at the QEW & Dorval Drive located at the QEW & Dorval Drive Visit dor valcrossing.com Visit dorfor valcrossing.com more information for more information PROUDLY MANAGED BY PROUDLY MANAGED BY

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