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THE FREE PRESS, Thursday, March 8, 2012
Breast Buddies’ efforts raise $25,000 for A Clear View
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T
he I’m a Breast Buddy fundraiser showcasing a two-day ski/boarda-thon to raise funds for East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) can officially be claimed a resounding success. The event held recently at the Fernie Alpine Resort, enticed 27 enthusiastic I’m a Breast Buddy skiers and snowboarders to collect pledges and donations Skiers and snowboarders celebrate after finishing the two day ski/boardall in support of the a-thon for the I’m a Breast Buddy fundraiser. A Clear View – digital Photo by Jeni Sugiyama. mammography camunderstood what the campaign is all about,� said paign. Grainger. “I had so many people stopping by to The pledges and donations were based on just talk about the impact a digital stereotactic the number of runs the individual would make mammography unit will make for the region. over a two-day period. Stephanie Rogers, Not only was the sunshine bright and beautiful Event Coordinator, and Donna Grainger, EKFH during the event, the spirit of people living in the Executive Director, said they were astonished by Elk Valley for this project was as well.� the final tally of just over $25,000. A cross-section of participants from all over the “What was amazing about this event is not just world resulted in donations from North America, the financial gift; Stephanie as an event coordin- Europe, Australia and more. The I’m a Breast ator went over and above in ensuring everyone Buddy concept seemed to not only pull at the
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The Gentile family would like to express sincere appreciation to the many friends and relatives for their generosity and thoughtfulness during the difficult loss of our dear mother, Rosalia Gentile; your flowers, food trays, mass cards, money and phone calls were quite endearing and appreciated. We also extend our gratitude to the Elk Valley Hospital’s doctors and nurses who took great care of mother, but particularly Dr. Lisa Tessler who was her physician for so many years. Other big thank yous go to John and Lynda Gawryluk of Cherished Memories for their professional and personal services, the girls from Home Support Services, the gals from the CWL for the lovely luncheon, Father Bart van Roijen and the choir for the beautiful ceremony. Another token of our gratitude goes to Joey Gentile and Rosemarie Lesjak for planning and sharing some pretty good personal and humourous stories about their Nana. Our sincere and most heartfelt thanks on behalf of all of us. Tante Grazie. Mary & Beny Leo John Gentile and Brenda Young Louis & Louise Gentile Frank & Kathy Gentile