in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, Ju ne 17 ,2 02 1 | 32 1.) The walk will take place Saturday, June 19 with a virtual kick-off in the morning. 2.) The event supports families in the Down Syn- drome community, raises funds for research, educa- tion and advocacy and in- creases awareness. 3.) The afternoon will feature special virtual ap- pearances by local celebri- ties such as Splash 'N Boots, John's Crazy Socks, MP Adam Van Koeverden, Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz, Milton councilor Mike Cluett and more. 4.) Families are invited to celebrate at home with a virtual dance party with DJ Luke, backyard BBQs, sidewalk chalk posters, on- line trivia and more. 5.) For more informa- tion about how to support the walk through dona- tions or sponsorships, con- tact Meghan Caruso at of- fice@haltondownsyn- drome.com or Annette Brown at annette@halton- downsyndrome.com 6.) Last year's event raised more than $90,000 which enabled the Halton Down Syndrome Associa- tion to keep its office open and created opportunities for those with Down Syn- drome to develop skills and make connections with each other and the commu- nity HALTON VIRTUAL WALK FOR DOWN SYNDROME SET Milton's Sarah and Caleb Chir with their son Taksh,4, are taking part in this year's virtual Halton Walk for Down Syndrome. Graham Paine/Metroland NEWS Simple marketing solutions for small businesses. marketing360.ca learn more at From A Legal Point ofView -- ADVERTORIAL -- Francesca Rollo Lawyer Been in a serious accident? If you've been in a serious car accident, it is important to obtain legal representation as soon as possible. The process of fully accessing insurance benefits is often complex, and there are strict time limitations for filing claims and for starting a legal action. To ensure that your rights are protected, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. However, do not assume that any lawyer will do - your relationship with your lawyer can last years. You should feel comfortable when interacting with your lawyer and be confident in their skills and expertise. Also, don't be afraid to ask the lawyer questions, and if you are not satisfied with the answers, seek another opinion. Concerns about up-front legal fees should not dissuade you. Most personal injury lawyers use contingency fee agreements ("CFAs"). Designed to increase access to justice, these agreements permit a lawyer's fees to be calculated based on amounts recovered on your behalf, relieving you of the burden of paying fees as you go. Important changes are coming to CFAs beginning on July 1, 2021. Going forward, all CFAs will be standard form contracts that are written in plain language. Clients will also be provided with a Consumer Guide which explains the agreements and provides some questions that clients can ask their lawyer. In addition, lawyers will be required to publicize the maximum percentage they will charge as fees, and send a detailed reporting letter to the client once the claim has concluded. Francesca Rollo practices personal injury and disability insurance law with Ross & McBride LLP in Hamilton. You can contact her at 905-572-5825 or frollo@rossmcbride.com. Virtual Meetings Over The Phone Here to Help Francesca Rollo - Ross & McBride LLP 905-572-5825 www.rossmcbride.com