www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 3 ALMOST THERE: CIBC Branch Manager Shandali Fernando is pushed along Lakeshore Road during the race on Sunday. Bank Bed Challenge raises $111,391 Representatives from Oakville's six major banks raced decorated hospital beds along downtown Lakeshore Road towards a record-breaking $111,391 finish line at the 2008 Bank Bed Challenge on Sunday. The competitive business rivals competed goodnaturedly to raise money to buy hospital beds for Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). "Together they surpassed last year's total by 20 per cent, making 2008 the most successful bank bed challenge ever," said Mike Bartlett, director of community giving for the Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF). The races culminated four weeks of fundraising known as the Bank Bed Challenge that involved more than 40 branches from the six major banks (BMO Bank of Montreal, CIBC, HSBC, Royal Bank, Scotiabank and TD Canada Trust). "Government funding alone cannot sustain our hospital," said Allen Wightman, Executive Director and Vice President of Development at OHF. "The tremendous efforts of our banking partners and the community help bridge the gap to purchase the vital medical equipment that Oakville residents expect and deserve." Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn got things underway when the bank managers pushed him to the finish line. Awards were presented for: Best Decorated Bed (Team BMO); Best Team Cheer (Team CIBC for the second year in a row); Most Sportsmanlike (Team RBC) and the Fastest Bed (Team TD Canada Trust). "Team TD Canada Trust is thrilled to accept the award for the fastest bed," said TD Canada Trust Branch Manager Connie Johnson. "I'm proud of our team for accomplishing our goal, I'm also proud of the care and compassion shown by all the race teams following an injury to one of our racers. Thanks to the quick response of the EMS team and the caring staff at OTMH, he is in good spirits and recovering at home." St. John's Ambulance paramedics administered aid to the injured racer before he was taken to OTMH for treatment and release. Team HSBC was recognized as the Top Per Capita Fundraiser, contributing $21,000 to the campaign despite having only one branch located in Oakville. The final award was given to Team Scotia as the top overall fundraiser. This marks the third consecutive year Scotiabank has won this award, raising more than $35,000. The Oakville Hospital Foundation raises funds for OTMH to ensure essential healthcare services and resources are available. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KORNACKI / OAKVILLE BEAVER TEAMWORK: The Bank of Montreal team races its bed to the finish line. The Salvation Army invites you to a BBQ y at the Salvation Army Halton y Lighthouse Shelter 750 Redwood Square, Oakville Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The BBQ is free but we invite you to contribute bute bute ut ute ute t to the Red Shield Campaign. An Official Tax Receipt will be issued d for your donation the same day. Hope to see you there. KITCHEN RENOVATIONS? GIVE YOUR KITCHEN THE FACTORY TILE TOUCH See our design team to transform your space We specialize in importing and supplying quality Granite, Caesarstone, Marble, Ceramics, Porcelain and Natural Stone Ask about our Custom Glass Shower Doors & Floor Heating Tile selection made enjoyable! FACTORY TILE DEPOT 1360 Speers Road, Oakville (East of third line) Factory Tile Depot 905.465.1650 Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-6, Fri. 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Closed Sun. www.factorytiledepot.ca