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continued from p.7 Registration costs $30 per person, or is free for children aged 14 and younger, and can be done online at www.events.runningroom/ site/?raceid=10478 (a $3 processing fee applies) or on the day of the event, but cash or cheque only. Proceeds from the event go towards the Oakville Be A Donor campaign. The Oakville Be A Donor volunteer group has been active for the past three years after rallying around local resident Jennifer Malabar and her challenge to Town council members to become registered donors following her kidney transplant. "Members from Oakville began to surface, each with their own unique connection to the process of organ donation -- even if the connection is simply an interest and support of the idea of organ donation," said Pehar. The group is informally structured and open to everyone. In its existence, it has been heavily active in trying to raise awareness in the Oakville community about the importance of organ donation and the need for more people to become registered donors. "We've been at Midnight Madness, the GO station, Santa Claus parade, at schools, Oakville Place, Town Hall, and even been featured in the Oakville Beaver," said Pehar. "The biggest misconception is that the old system where people `signed' their organ do- Donors must register online 9 | Thursday, May 8, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com nor card and carried it in their wallet with their driver's licence means that they are registered donors, but they are not. "This donor card system has been replaced with an electronic registry, a system with advanced capability to improve the entire system." Pehar notes to register today, the person must be aged 16 or older, have a valid photo health card or the red and white health card, and can register their consent online at the Be A Donor website, or by visiting a ServiceOntario centre. "In addition to registering electronically, it is critical to share your decision with your family so they can understand, support and respect your decision in the future," explained Pehar. As of May 5, there were 1,520 people in Ontario alone waiting for life-saving transplants and 100 of them are under age 30, she noted. Since its inception, the Oakville Be A Donor campaign has placed Oakville in the top 10 communities in the province for individual and organizational registration drives. Saturday's event will also feature local stories on the challenges and successes of organ transplants, and a chance to learn more about the Trillium Gift of Life Network. Mascot Cardiac Carl is also expected to greet the participants and join in on the walk. * GRAND OPENING SALE Pool, Landscape & Patio Furniture OVER $10,000 IN POOL, LANDSCAPE & FURNITURE GIVEAWAYS SATURDAY MAY 31ST, 10AM-8PM * "WE PAY THE TAX SALE" Custom Carpentry · Resin Wicker Furniture Fiberglass and Liner Pools · Landscaping Fire Pit Tables · Landscape Lighting Cast Aluminum Furniture Outdoor Audio/Visual Outdoor Kitchens and BBQ's Winter Safety Covers Cantilever Umbrellas · Water Features · Liner Replacements WINSTON PARK DR. DUNDAS ST. W. WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD www.turtlebaypools.ca 905.338.3838 HWY 403 UPPER MIDDLE RD. www.jordancast.com 647.722.9507 QEW 2400 Winston Park Dr., Oakville, Unit #2 *equivalent discount applied at time of purchase