www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 34 Oakville's AtlasCare recognized for community spirit Fundraising, pay-it-forward efforts earn local company HomeStars Giving Back Award Oakville-based AtlasCare was recently recognized for its fundraising efforts in support of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada. The family-owned and operated heating and cooling services company, which has an 84-year history in Oakville, received the HomeStars Giving Back Award. The recognition is for companies that "pay it forward in their community by donating a significant amount of time, money, material, creativity and grass-roots involvement to local charities in need," according to a media release. HomeStars is a leading online community of homeowners and home improvement companies in Canada. Raising more than $180K for the cause Last year, AtlasCare raised nearly $70,000 for the MS Peel Dufferin chapter through its annual golf classic event. Since the local company became the tournament's title sponsor in 2012, it has raised more than $184,000 for the cause. "Our work in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is deeply important to us," Health "Connected to your Community" Our work in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is deeply important to us. As a family business with a long attachment to the communities of Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga, we feel a strong sense of responsibility to give back locally, which is reflected in our annual fundraising work and in the many individual efforts of our employees. Michael Grochmal AtlasCare president AtlasCare President Michael Grochmal accepts the 2016 HomeStars Giving Back Award. | submitted photo Michael Grochmal, AtlasCare president, said in the release. "As a family business with a long attachment to the communities of Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga, we feel a strong sense of responsibility to give back locally, which is reflected in our annual fundraising work and in the many individual efforts of our employees." AtlasCare also received the 2016 HomeStars Best of Award, the winner of which is selected based on several criteria, including homeowner reviews and contractor responsiveness. The Oakville company has received the award every year since 2012. ILC Foundation recipient of Summit Garden fundraising dinner once again The Oakville-based Improving the Lives of Children and Families with Chronic Pain (ILC) charitable foundation will once again be the recipient of the Summit Garden's 18th anniversary fundraising dinner. "As the initials stand for `Improving the Lives of Children,' this relatively new, and criticallyimportant organization, is quickly becoming one of the most vital resources for children, youths and families dealing with pain and chronic illnesses, and management issues and specialist connectivity," stated a media release. The charity dinner, held at the Summit Garden Chinese Cuisine restaurant, 3015 Winston Churchill Blvd., in Mississauga, takes place Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m. The evening will include the Dan Bodanis Jazz Band and expected to attend are Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, among other guests. Tickets cost $80 (plus fees) and are available online at http://goo.gl/IB0bcF . Visit theilcfoundation.org for more on ILC. Why Do Oakville Families Trust Us with All Their Dental Needs? · Patient Counselling · Complete Diabetic Care · Home Visits · Consultations · Free RX Delivery DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 478 Dundas Street West | 905-257-9737 Canada Post CosmetiC & Family Dentistry · implants invisalign · Dentures... From start to Finish! DIAMOND Fabio De Rango Pharmacist/Owner Voted Oakville's Favourite Pharmacist & Pharmacy CROWN/DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm seniors DisCount Free Consultations New patients & ChilDren welcoMe OAKVILLE'S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 2501 Third Line | 905-465-3000 Open 24 hours | 7 Days a Week www.shoppersdrugmart.ca 2274 Lakeshore Rd. W. (at East Street) Oakville 905-827-2066 · www.brontedentist.com Dr. Michael Vo d.m.d · Kim Chung d.d.