Drew Hildebrand Walk at Coronation Park Saturday The second annual Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund 5km Walk the Walk/Run will be Saturday, June 5 at Coronation Park. "Our goal is to encourage at-risk teens to walk the walk and take the initiative to find the path to a better life," said Jay Hildebrand, whose son Drew died tragically in 2008, a victim of teen-on-teen violence. A fund was set up in Drew's name in early 2009 -- the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund. After two successful 2009 fundraising events, the charity will award its first Drew Hildebrand It Takes Courage to Change scholarships to six deserving turnaround teens from six Halton and Peel schools so they can pursue the post secondary education of their choice in September 2010. "The turnaround stories these teens submitted were heartfelt and showed incredible courage as they each overcame difficult hurdles and adversity. The teens mentioned how motivating they found it to know that an organization like the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund was available to them and supporting their quest for a better future," said Hildebrand. "We want to celebrate and support turnaround teens in our communities." said Crystal Simmons, Drew's mother. "The steps we take together can help encourage some at-risk teens to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk and turn their backs on risky behaviour." There has been an increase of more than 30 per cent in youth/teen violence in Canada since 1991, much of it due to a rise in assaults, according to information from Canadian police forces. Registration for the day-long 5km Walk the Walk/Run begins at 10 a.m. while the run and walk begin at 11:50 a.m. and noon, respectively. A barbecue lunch and a live graffiti demonstration featuring urban artists Jessey Pacho and Kedre Browne will start at 1 p.m., while the 5km Run awards will be handed out at 1:30 p.m. The free live concert will sound at 2 p.m., featuring the talents of MC-Tabby Johnston, Foxes in Fiction, Harshmellows, BF Soul, Wrench and Jordon John and Prakash John. The scholarships and fundraising awards will be handed out during the musical performances. There will also be a tribute area to Drew and other teen violence victims, and a community outreach area. The live music will end by 5:30 p.m. All proceeds from this 5km Walk the Walk/Run will go the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund. Its mission is to support teens who are navigating the many pressures and dangers of violence, drugs, alcohol, among others. Through scholarship and support programs, and by raising awareness and concern among teens and within our communities, more teens will have a safer and better journey to adulthood. For more information, contact www.drewhildebrandtbf.com. 11 · Wednesday, June 2, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com A Carrier system for your budget COMPLETE INFINITY SERIES SYSTEM on Cash Promoti The Cool on until is Get up to a July 15, 201 0! $ 3,280 rebate* + A1 Air Conditioning & Heating (905) 844-2949 A 10-year partslimited warranty 58MVC, 24ANA1 AC, Infinity TM Control & Infinity TM Air Purifier Call your Carrier dealer to SAVE BIG TODAY! Broom's Heating & Air Conditioning (905) 634-7701 Maintemp Heating & Air Conditioning (905) 681-3440 * Cool cash rebates paid on qualifying products and systems ranging from $50-$1,100. When an InfinityTM Air Purifier is added to qualifying product(s), rebate then ranges from $150-$1,200. Offer valid from March 15 to July 15, 2010. Installation deadline: July 30, 2010. Claim deadline: August 15, 2010. Offer valid only at participating dealers for most Carrier products. Federal and provincial rebates are subject to change and vary depending on the units purchased. Visit www.carrier.ca for full details. Rebate and incentive amounts shown valid at time of printing. Certain conditions apply. The user must validate the amounts and conditions prior to purchase. To take advantage of the Ecoenergy subsidy, homeowners must have had a pre-retrofit energy evaluation performed by a licensed energy advisor before March 31, 2010. Another evaluation must be performed following the end of the installation. Beat the HST! AYA KITCHENS OF OAKVILLE 1195 North Service Rd. · 905.847.1522 · www.AyAkitchens.com