|
News/ Events
Focus On Fundraising:
New fundraiser provides valuable information on
health issues & raises $9,000
On Sunday, November 9th, Carolyn Whiskin hosted a
Women’s Health Symposium in benefit of the
Burlington Teen Tour Band’s tour to Japan. Carolyn
is a pharmacist, certified menopause practitioner &
motivational speaker. She has spoken on various
topics across Canada to physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, family health teams and members of the
public.
Carolyn and her husband are band alumni and have two
children currently in the band (Hilary and Claire).
The 3 hour symposium featured information on
menopause, peri-menopause, osteoporosis, heart
health, fitness, nutrition, stress and sleep. A
proper breast self-examination was taught by
Margaret-Anne Cranfield of Breast Cancer Support
Services. Margaret brought 20 “artificial breasts”
impregnated with lumps for women to examine. Sue
Abell and Lesley Megarry instructed the group in
some strengthening and stretching exercises. The
Osteoporosis Society set up an information booth as
well. This event was made possible through donations
from McKesson, Apotex, Pfizer and Lynn Curtain-Lang
of Edward James who purchased 50 tickets for her
clients. The staff of Brant Arts and Langford’s IDA
volunteered their time in preparing information
packages, door prizes and working at the symposium.
Carolyn and her other guest speakers also
volunteered their time in preparing and giving their
presentations. The City of Burlington generously
offered the Senior’s Centre at no charge. Over 200
women attended the event raising over $4,000 in
ticket sales. This was matched by Brant Arts owner
Tim Langford to bring the total donation to over
$9,000. It was a wonderful afternoon and we have
received many positive comments from the women who
attended.
Article taken from the Burlington Teen Tour Band’s
Booster Bulge Page 4
Breast Cancer runs at Bronte
Run to heal is the message tomorrow (Saturday) at
Bronte Creek Provincial Park for the seventh annual
Brant Arts IDA Healing for Breast Cancer races.
Both the five- and 10-kilometre races have a walk
and/or run along the scenic roads throughout the
park.
Anyone who raises $60 in pledges receives a free
entry into the race and those that raise over $150
will receive a gift certificate from one of the
various healers that will be present at the event
offering their services. These include massage
therapy, raiki treatments, chiropractic and more.
Registration is available on race day at the park
from 8 a.m. until the race starts at 10 a.m.
Proceeds from this event go directly to Breast
Cancer Support Services, a self-help non-profit
organization for people diagnosed with breast cancer
and those concerned about breast health.
For information about BCSS, contact Laura Stevenson
at 905-634-2333.
For race information, visit
www.vrpro.ca.
Article from the Burlington Post (June 12th, 2009)
Feb 6/09
Flamborough Review Tim Langford
, owner of Brant Arts Dispensary and Langford’s IDA,
along with staff pharmacist and menopause
practitioner, Carolyn Whiskin, present a $9,000
cheque to Teen Tour Band member Tessa DeMerchant and
Band Booster president Vic Demelo. The funds were
raised through ticket sales to a women’s health
symposium in November, plus a matched donation by
Langford, and will be used for the band’s trip to
Itabashi, Japan to celebrate the city’s 20th
anniversary as Burlington’s twin.
|
