www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 23, 2008 - 23 Rev up for Relay for Life at Feb. 27 information meeting Oakville businesses large and small are invited to come out on Wednesday, Feb. 27 to the Relay For Life Information Night to find out what it takes to put a team together for the 2008 event. "The greatest community event in Oakville," is how Donna-Lee Milford of R a i n b o w Expressions describes Relay For Life. Each staff member at R a i n b o w Expressions is involved on the team, and they enthusiastically embrace the cause. Each year, customers are offered various incentives in return for their donation to the Rainbow Expressions' Relay team. The team's hard work has resulted in Rainbow Expressions being one of the top 10 fundraising teams at Relay For Life. Rainbow Expressions has had a team participate in Relay since 2004, and has raised a total of $39,247 to date. Not only are small businesses putting teams in Relay For Life, but Oakville's big businesses will be there as well. The Scotiabank Group in Oakville is a business that has had teams spending the night at Relay since the event started in 2001. At a recent kickoff at their downtown branch, Scotiabank staff got Appleby College in the dining hall. For experienced participants, team captains will be able to register their teams and choose campsite locations at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be an information session for everyone, whether they're familiar with the event or just want details on what is new for 2008. For those who may be new to Relay, but want to find out more about forming and registering a team, this night is a great chance to see and hear what Relay is all about. Teams that do register (online or in person) by Feb. 27 will be entered in a draw for a massage team to LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER visit their tent site during SPONSORSHIP BOOST: 2008 Relay for Life Oakville event sponsor Scotiabank contributed $25,000 towards the Relay to give a massage to Relay for Life that will take place in early June. From left, Lorelei Jenkins, Relay for Life, Kerith McLeod, Scotiabank, Lisa Moffatt, all team members. Relay for Life, Lyndon Fournier, Scotiabank, Pam Damoff, Relay for Life. To find out more about Relay For Life, attend the revved up to take part in the 2008 aspect of our involvement," said around the track all night, Relay For Life and are already mak- Kerith McLeod, Branch Manager for and setting up camp kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 27, contact the Oakville overnight. ing plans for their theme and inno- the downtown Scotiabank. Each team decorates Unit at 905-845-5231, stop vative ways to raise money. "We believe that community givSince Relay's inception, ing involves more than just writing their campsite to incorpo- by its office at 635 Fourth Line, Unit 51 or visit Scotiabank employees have raised a cheque. Our employees will be rate their theme. An information session www.cancer.ca/relay. more than $67,000. involved as well, with teams at -- Submitted by the In addition to their Relay For Relay For Life raising money for the for individuals and busiCanadian Cancer Society, Life teams, Scotiabank is also the vital research and support services nesses will take place on event sponsor. provided by the Canadian Cancer Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Oakville Unit "We are proud to support Society," said McLeod. Oakville's Relay For Life, and the Relay For Life teams consist of corporate sponsorship is just one 10 people taking turns walking SERC searching for low-tech seniors The Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC) wants to know how you experience technology in your everyday life. Adults aged 55 and over, who have little to no computer experience are sought to participate. Participants will be asked to share their perspective on any problems or challenges that are experienced when using technologies such as computers, microwave ovens, and cell phones. Participants will be given the opportunity to bring in technologies that have been challenging to use (e.g. cell phone or digital camera) for a oneon-one problem-solving session. Those who wish to participate or have questions can call Rebecca Hart, research co-ordinator at 905805-9430, ext. 8616. www.insception.com For more information KNEE, HEEL & ARCH PAIN ARE TREATABLE! Understanding the source of your foot and knee pain could lead to permanent relief. Book a consultation today! SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST Complete Family Eye Care Dr. Trent Ujimoto Optometrist Attention New Parents... 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