An affair for the BIAPH Une Affaire de Chocolat in support of brain injury awareness will take place on Thursday, June 3. The Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton (BIAPH) will host the second annual fundraising event at Edgemere Estates. Local politicians will join brain injury survivors, along with members of the business, legal and health care communities in order to raise awareness of acquired brain injury (ABI). Local restaurants, Seasons, 3 Ss, Paradiso and Mye, will provide appetizers for attendees who will be entertained by acclaimed jazz musician Paul Lamoureux and three young Canadian talents. The evening will include an entertaining black box chocolate competition -- The Battle of the Chocolate Chefs. In addition, there will be a live art auction, a silent auction and fabulous raffle prizes. June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and this fundraising event hopes to draw attention to the nearly 500,000 Ontarians who currently live with acquired brain injury (ABI). Approximately 18,000 cases of ABI are added every year in Ontario, surpassing the prevalence of breast cancer, spinal cord injury and HIV/AIDS. Ontario's health care system does a great job of patching people up in the immediate aftermath of their injury but, once they're released from hospitals and rehab facilities, ABI survivors are often left on their own and fall through the cracks. Based on preliminary findings from a new research study, it is estimated that slightly more than half (53 per cent) of homeless people in Toronto have histories of brain injury. Over the last decade, advances in medical technology have resulted in a dramatic increase in life expectancy for persons with brain injuries, which means the number of people living with ABI is increasing every year. It also means organizations like BIAPH need support now more than ever. "The mission of BIAPH is to enhance the quality of life for persons in the Regions of Peel and Halton who are living with the effects of acquired brain injury, through education, awareness, support, advocacy and prevention" said Jorun Rucels, executive director of the BIAPH. The event will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Edgemere Estates, 1502 Lakeshore Rd. E. Tickets cost $75 in advance or $100 at the door. Contact Rucels by calling 905-823-2221 or at jorun.rucels@biaph.com. 17 · Friday, May 28, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Vacations Made You Feel Guilty About Leaving Mom Alone This year you left, but she's not alone om looks forward to your daily conversations and feels more secure knowing that you're just a phone call away. So, when you're on vacation, she feels uneasy and so do you. Chartwell welcomes long and short term stays for a variety of reasons. Our residents and staff look forward to meeting new people and make them feel right at home. M Moving Forward, Changing Lives. Oakville Sunday, May 30, 2010 Registration 10 a.m. · Walk 11 a.m. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides 152 Wilson Street, Oakville Participate in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides and raise funds to provide Dog Guides at no cost to people with disabilities. Following the 5 km walk, enjoy pizza compliments of Panago Pizza, enter the doggie contests, enjoy carting rides by The Good Guys and more. Plan Today For A Move Tomorrow! Out with the cold and in with the new. Start the season off right and indulge in the finer things in life. Move in within 60 days and receive 2 months free rent* CALL TODAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS EXCITING, LIMITED TIME OFFER. *Move in must be 60 days from date of deposit. Offer expires June 1, 2010. Register or donate today at www.purinawalkfordogguides.com 905-842-2891 Sponsors: Lions Club of Oakville National Sponsors: 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakville, ON Call 905-257-0095 Purina Walk for Dog Guides - Celebrating 25 Years! www.chartwellreit.ca