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AUGUST 2016
JAMES SYMONS LEADS VOLUNTEERS FOR NIAGARA HEALTH EXPO Working together is the key to the success for the Niagara Health Expo as doctors, healthcare providers, media partners, and volunteers collaborate to produce the event. Volunteers will play a vital role at the third annual Expo to be held on October 1 at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines. “The upcoming Expo will be the third year I have volunteered for the event. The interactive event allows vistitors to gain information on treatment and prevention of health related matters. The healthcare providers are up to date with most recent health trends,” said James Symons, a dedicated Expo supporter. Free admission and free parking for all Expo visitors is made possible thanks to local sponsors such as Gluckstein Lawyers, Henderson’s Pharmacy, Elio’s
Foot Comfort Centre, among others. “The volunteer experience at the Expo is also great for high school, college and university students pursuing health related studies. They can meet with potential employers and learn about the various health care professions. Connecting with the community is very important to future success. I encourage interested volunteers to contact me to join the team,” said James Symons. Anyone interested in volunteering can email James at jamessymons79@ gmail.com or phone event producer, Paul Carfagnini, 905-328-5296. Snacks will be provided for volunteers and exhibitors. High school students can apply the volunteer experience at the event toward community service hours.
LOCAL ARTISAN POPUP
EVERMINE ESSENTIAL LOVE AT THE POST OFFICE
One of the signs at The Post Office Shannon Passero on Front Street promotes “Be Local. Go Local. Shop Local.” With this motto in mind, , the Post Office features a local artist and designer popup promotion on Saturdays.
Evermine Essential Love specializes in Essential Oil diffusing jewellery. A family, home based business. operated by Fallon, a mother of two beautiful children. The local artisan believes in the benefits that essential oils offer when used aromatically. “Each bracelet is handmade to order with love,” says Fallon.
Pictured here under the tent in front of the store during the Thorold Car Show. Kathy from The Post Office on Front Street joined local artisan, Fallon from Evermine Essential Love.
DOUBLE LUNG RECIPIENT GIVES BACK TO CHARITY Karen Vandyk wants to give back to charity, and say thanks to the organ donors that helped to save her life and the lives of more than 1,200 Ontarians in 2014/15.
Canada (which is the disease Karen has battled) and TGH transplant research. “Alpha 1 is the most misdiagnosed rare disease, it’s not new by any stretch, it’s hereditary, but doctors stopped testing for it because the government stopped paying for it,” said Karen.
She is hosting a special event on September 24 at the Allanburg Community Center. The primary purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the benefits of organ donation.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Canada Inc. (Alpha-1 Canada) is a national “not for profit” organization committed to providing information and support to people affected by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; informing the medical community about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and to generating broad awareness about this genetic liver, lung and skin disease.
Karen is a double lung recipient and now has hope for a better life. On May 27th she celebrated the first year anniversary of the successful procedure. “I feel great and decided I wanted to give back,” said Karen. The casino - stag style event will feature a silent auction, penny auction, crown and anchor wheels, and a bake sale. Entertainment will feature live music by double lung recipient Marc Pettigrew as well as a DJ. Food and drinks will be available. Tickets cost $5 each. Proceeds will benefit Alpha 1
September 24, 7:30 pm to 12 midnight Allanburg Community Center
Karen Vandyk stepping up to an active life three weeks after a lung transplant
For people who are unable to attend the event, but want to support the cause, donations can be made online at gofundme.com/2db7w5w. For event details call 905-394-2445 or email kvandyk@ cogeco.ca.
S H O P T H O R O L D E D I TO R , PA U L C A R FAG N I N I . 905 - 3 28.5296 or paul@inthorold.com