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PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, MAY 30,2001 Â SUZUKI Ride the winds of change DEMO DAYS .. . « . . . ' Here's your chance to try some of the amazing bike models toot Suzuki _ jl WALTER PASSAREUA/Statesman photo Cancer sun'ivors Bongo the lion, of the BowmanviUe Zoo, and jockey Sandy Hawley will lead Durham Region's first Relay for Life event Friday, to raise money for cancer research. Cancer survivors walk the lion in Relay for Life event All-night event Friday raises funds for research BY JACQUIE MclNNES Staff Writer DURHAM - Animal actor Bongo the lion and jockey Sandy Hawley have something more in common than fame. The two are cancer cancer survivors and together they will lead the Oshawa Relay for Life this Friday, June 1. The event, a non-competitive non-competitive overnight relay, takes place for the first time in Durham Region this year. The relay involves teams of 10 to 12 people who will walk or run around the Oshawa Oshawa Civic track for half- hour intervals from S p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday. Saturday. "People are getting really excited about it," says Aniey Mezzabotta, co-ordinator for the Durham Relay for Life. "There are 51 teams registered registered with a minimum of 10 people and 116 survivors registered. Our goal was 40 teams. That to us would've been a success. It's more than we hoped for." The teams have come from all over Durham, says Ms. Mezzabotta, who notes the preparations began in February and word has veiy quickly spread through the community. "People have been telling their family and friends and everyone has been wanting to get involved. It's been excellent." excellent." The event will begin with a survivor's lap around the Civic track led by Mr. Hawley Hawley and Bongo, a performing lion who resides at the Bow- manville Zoo. Last year Bongo was diagnosed with a fibro sarcoma, the most lethal form of cancer known to infect cats. Today, 10 months post-operative, Bongo is as frisky as ever, say his trainers. Mr. Hawley, the honourary honourary chairman of the Durham relay, js a Durham resident and melanoma cancer cancer survivor. The Relay for Life event Senior hurt as car mounts curb COURTICE - A 67- year-old woman was rushed to hospital in critical critical condition yesterday after being hit by a car while walking on the sidewalk. sidewalk. Durham Regional Police Police said Greta Down was walking on Glenabbey Drive, in front of Mother Theresa Catholic School, at 9:40 a.m. when a westbound westbound 1999 Volvo went out of control, mounted the curb and struck her. Ms. Down, of Preston- vale Road, suffered what police described as "life- threatening" injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Lakeridge Health Os hawa. She was transferred to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where she remained in critical condition yesterday afternoon, afternoon, Sergeant Paul Malik said. The driver of the car, 44-year-old Antoinette Williams-Hudson, of Sandringham Sandringham Drive, was not injured. The traffic management management unit is investigating investigating the possibility a medical medical condition may have caused the accident. Anyone with information information about this collision is asked to contact Constable Brendan Ken- naley at 905-579-1520, ext. #5256. GAMBLING PROBLEM? If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem, please call the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505, or in your community: Pinewood Centre Ajax 905-683-5950 Bowmanville 905-697-2746 Oshawa 905-571-3344 Port Perry 905-985-4721 Toll Free 1-888-881-8878 ,t> OnUriu luilhuf Iw RESPONSIBLE G A M II I. I II G began in 1989 in the United States as a signature event for the American Cancer Cancer Society, and while the organizers don't know how much money the Durham event will raise, all proceeds will go to cancer research. Anyone who would like more information information on the relay can call 905-725- 1166 or905-686-1516. Read your Clarington community news every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Œlje Canadian Statesman Clarington This Week TTHT ^ Wftm IWOs ^ A HsucMm las Canadian Grade "AA" NewYork Boneless Chicken Home Style Macaroni Salad . =LL Bx Coleslaw Salad Potato Salad !11i>! Pork Souvlaki to BBQ Treats Veal Batons Bacon Wrapped ScallopiniWrap V /-i, C-fTt Smokies Honey & Garlic, BBQ, Garlic or Ball Park All Halenda's stores have meat cutters on location & we will gladly custom cut for you! Questions or Comments email us at halendasmeats@home.com Serving SOUTH OSHAWA 451 Sltncoe Street South 723*1602 Tuci.-Frl. 8-6 Sat. 8-5 ith 6 Inratinm including... EAST OSHAWA/COURTICE Taunton Square Taunton/RUson $71-1446 Mon.*Wed. 9*6, Thun. 9*7 Frl, 8-8, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9*4 1300 King St. East (Ktnetwiy VWqt Shopping Ctntre) 431-1382 ^ Mon.*Wed. 9*7, ' Thun. O Frl. 9«, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-5 1818 I)Hilda 1 St. East Arrow Iront Kendalwoed Plata 434*8454 Tues. U Wed. 9*6 Thurs. 8*7, Frl. 8*7 Sat. 7*6, Sun. lo*S Sale elective until closing Sunday, June 3» 2001