www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, June 9, 2016 | 22 Helping others allows Clark to champion her wellness continued from p.14 problem. It's pretty intense. I compare that to going through chemotherapy," said Clark, who's riding with Team RBC and is hoping to personally raise more than $2,500. To prepare for the 200-km trek, the fitness guru rides 60-80 kilometres at a time, once or twice a week, and runs 25 kilometres. "I've been cycling for eight years, but I wasn't allowed to get on my bike for two years when I was sick. It was a hardship," she said. "I do a lot of training. I make sure I'm in shape to do some of the stuff. This will probably be the biggest ride I've done, by far." In addition to her training, Clark is mentoring people who are undergoing chemotherapy and/ or have had transplants. She talks about her experience and listens to their stories, which is "super important" to Clark because she was mentored during her treatments, too, she said. "You can give people information they don't usually get as a patient. It helps you champion your wellness," said Clark. "It's important I share my story because I think that's why we go through these things. It offers some hope for people that are struggling to get through to the other side." To donate to Regan Clark, visit http://goo.gl/ TH1dRg. To donate to the 2016 ride, visit www. conquercancer.ca. Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre The ears are just one small part of the hearing system. It is the brain that actually processes the sound that the ear receives. As we age, the filtering ability of the brain begins to diminish making it more difficult to hear in a background of noise and to understand when speech is spoken at a rapid rate or with an accent. Research at the University of Maryland has confirmed that seeing a person who is speaking helps the brain process words faster and more accurately. Three important strategies to assist people in hearing better are: Speak slower, speak clearly and face the listener. If you are having difficulty, book a hearing test. Hearing aids give your brain dramatic assistance in sorting out speech and makes listening less of a daily struggle. Come in for a no obligation, 2 week TEST DRIVE and be prepare to be amazed! HEARING SCIENCES We hear with our brain!! Call (905) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) *Wear hearing aids for 2 weeks without paying for them to prove the benefit in your daily life. 465-3277 (EARS) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive Refugees. Every day we turn on the news, we're bombarded by shocking stories of families fleeing everything they know to find a better life for themselves and their families, away from harm and persecution. The more stories we hear, the more we learn about their dire circumstances, the more we are compelled to step in and lend a hand to these families who are seeking refuge in our community. But how can we help? What can we do to make them feel welcome and give them what every family really deserves - a safe, decent and affordable place to live? The Oakville Resettlement Fund is a Grants Fund established by The Oakville Community Foundation in 2015 for the purpose of supporting programs and services needed for the resettlement of refugee families in Oakville. Through the leadership of The Foundation's Volunteer Advisory Task Force, The Oakville Community Foundation has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga with the goal of working together to find housing solutions for several recently displaced refugees. Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, through the support of the Oakville Community Foundation, Habitat Halton-Mississauga Seeks Homeowners Willing To Convert Extra Space Into Secondary Units For Temporary Refugee Housing is working to identify families and homes within the Town of Oakville that could be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to convert space in their home into proper "secondary units" to house these refugee families and help them get back on their feet. A $5,000 grant is available to the successful applicant if they also support the short and long term housing needs of recent refugees to our community by offering them a safe, decent and stable source of shelter for a fixed and agreed period of time. Secondary units must comply with recent Region of Halton policies and regulations in order to receive funding from the grant. This grant is also available to those with current space availability within their residence, or to those who may have existing secondary units, suites or residences that are available for immediate or longer term accommodation. "Finding safe, decent and stable shelter is a simple human right," says Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga CEO, John Gerrard. "Habitat is proud to be working with our wonderful partners at The Oakville Community Foundation, Town of Oakville and Halton Multicultural Association on identifying and supporting those families who are willing to open their doors to change the lives of recent refugees coming to Canada to seek stability and a better life for their family." If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this program, please contact John Gerrard at jgerrard@habitathm.ca. Representatives from The Oakville Community Foundation, The Dar Foundation, Habitat Halton-Mississauga, Oakville Transit, Halton Multicultural Council, Sheridan College, Ward 5 Councillor Jeff Knoll and members of the community gathered with Syrian refugee families on Tuesday, April 5th to announce the first allocation of funds from the Oakville Resettlement Fund.