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SPEGIAIISSUE2010
SpiritwheelwatkRunLocat
Stories
To celebrate Spina Bifida & HydrocephalusAwarenessMonth and support the Association,families,teams and
individualstook to the streets in communitiesacross Ontariofor the 3rd Annual Spirit Wheel Walk Run. There
were eighteenseparateevents around Ontario.
Thank you to those who organizedan event and to everyonewho raised pledges,walked, wheeled or ran! This
issue of Current Bulletin is devoted to you and featuresjust a few of the many stories of dedication,enthusiasm
and generositythat made this year's event such a success.
A walkwithdetermination
BryKntieRiclnrd, TlrcOshswnE4rrrr,s-s
Her son,Chad Stoppa,ma\/ onlv be little, but he rn'as On Saturdav,Tl2people cameout and helped sponsorthis
definitelv the biggest rav of sutt to shine on Saturday. event,raisirrgan astouuding$.1,876.
Using his walker to assisthim, and his "big-boy bike" to Jessupgreatly appreciates,and would like to thank,
peddle, he was huppy to show evervonethat there is hope everyone who raised pledges,sponsored this event, and
evervwhere,no matter what. managed to make it out.
a LongWay!
A LittleChangeGoes
This August, SB&H will participatein the LCBO'sDonationBox program.Our
message"Every healthybaby is a victory!" will be featuredin over 600 LCBO
stores throughoutthe province.Last year more than $10,000was raised for
our folic acid public awarenesscampaign.This is a critical messageand you
can help.Simplytell your friendsand familythat when they visit their local
LCBOin August,and donatetheir sparechangeto SB&H,they are making
a difference!Our goal is to surpass last year'stotal! With your support
we have the potentialto reachthousandsof women of childbearingage.
Thank you for your commitmentand generosity.
Thank you to the LGBO,its employeesand especiallyits
customers for providingthis tremendous opportunity-
Gommunity
euents& updates
(More event listings are available at www.sbhao.on.ca,/calendar)
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Conrrectwith adults in the London arealiving ltiih in hydrocephalusat St. Michael'sHospital.
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sb/h. Enjo1,a casual atmospherewhere you can chat,
slrareideas,network and have some fun! For full AGM
details,contactCarolina at579-907-0335or
carrol l_sc@vahoo. ,1
com or Teresaat wamme.stG)yahoo.
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LondonAwssible SporbDemoDayi:-.s$*.*
Youth for Youth of the ThamesValley Children'sCentre
Spaceis limited. email provincial@sbhao.on.ca
lt'ill be hosting an accessible
sports demo day, featuring or to reserveyour seat
or call 800-387-1575
local teanrs,scrimmageganles,a luncheonar-rc1 Paralympic today.
athletes!
Date:August7,2010
Time: 10-'l Youthllrop-in *s *...sS
Location:ThamesVallev Children'sCentregym. For youth ages16-29with phvsical disabilitiesand their
779BaselineRd. E., London, On friends.Join us on:
Email: r'outh @rtvcc.
on.ca Phone: 519-685-870
0 ext. 53766
Date: Saturday,September25,2010
Looking For WoilO for*rux$s Time:7:00-10:00pm
Cost $3.00
The WorkplaceEssentialSkills Partnership(WESP)is "Your
Location:Earl BalesCommunity Centre
Kev to Success"
4169BathurstStreet(Bathurst& Sheppard)
Registrationis now OPEN for the next Four-Week D], games and snackslvill be provided, and attendant sen,ice
Workslrop are available.