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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 26, 2015 | 6 G GivingTuesday... they give their time, talent and treasure ivingTuesday is a movement spreading across Canada to mobilize people for the betterment of our communities. On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the unofcial start of the shopping season, charity groups are collectively banding together to establish GivingTuesday -- Dec. 1 -- as the start of the giving season. It's a reminder to all of us to think of others and our communities, said Sarah McPherson, of the Charity Communications Roundtable spearheading the campaign in Oakville. Spotlight "Connected to your Community" Bill and Brendan "A mentor can be the difference that makes a difference to a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton mentors 1,300 children and youths." ­ Bill, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton Genny Plank Gladysse Cristofara Stephanie Lamont "I give because I can. The best way to show your appreciation for what you have is to give back -- whether it's time, money, or support." ­ Stephanie Lamont, Board member Children's Aid Foundation of Halton "The care and compassion extended by the "Volunteering for Hope makes me realize that OTMH doctors and staff when my family needed the Halton Region community cares and can step it most shall not go unheeded. In turn, with grati- up when asked to." tude and appreciation, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the new OTMH Memorial." ­ Gladysse Cristofara, Home Suite Hope ­ Genny Plank, Oakville Hospital Foundation Mary Liu "Volunteering has allowed me to meet a lot of wonderful people. It is a terri c way to share my knowledge, learn new skills and give back to the community."" ­ Mary Liu, Oakville Community Foundation Breanne Patchell and friend Jenni Sallows Frank Sherwin Rob Lister "Giving helps the community and people that "I give back to help isolated seniors in our "I give because it might make someone's life need it; it makes their life better. We feel it's im- community." better; it might give them hope. It's a privilege to portant to help those who are less fortunate. A have that opportunity." little amount of time or money can go a very long ­ Frank Sherwin, Acclaim Health way." ­ Rob Lister, United Way of Oakville ­ Breanne Patchell, Oakville YMCA NEIL OLIVER Vice ­President and Group Publisher DAVID HARVEY Regional General Manager Volume 53 | Number 94 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington 905-845-3824 Oakville Beaver is a member of the Ontario Press Council. The council is located at 80 Gould St., Suite 206, Toronto, Ont., M5B 2M7. Phone (416) 340-1981. Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of a typographical error, that portion of advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. The publisher reserves the right to categorize advertisements or decline. Editorial and advertising content of the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. DANIEL BAIRD Director of Advertising ANGELA BLACKBURN Managing Editor Editorial Department (905) 845-3824 Advertising Department (905) 845-3824 Classi ed Advertising (905) 632-4440 Circulation: 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington (905) 631-6095