Vegreville News Advertiser - March 18, 2013

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VOL. 66 NO. 11

The Paper That ’s Going Places!

Haubrick’s Angels Michael Simpson Staff Writer Fran Axenchuk and Michelle Ziegler are in training for not only the ride of their lifetime, but for longtime friend Don Haubrick’s as well.

The pair of ladies are registered in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer happening June 22-23 near Calgary, and are ferociously attempting to fundraise the required $2,500 each to be able to participate before the dead-

line. Axenchuk and Ziegler met Haubrick while caring for his wife at Vegreville Long Term Care, a friendship which grew in the 9 years that Haubrick’s wife was in their care. “We’re like his daughters,” Ziegler said. “[This ride] is dear to our heart. It’s going to be tremendous crossing that finish line,” she said with a tear in her eye. “It’s not going to be because we’ve pedaled 200 km, it’s because we’re doing it for you, Don.” Haubrick, who has had

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cancer for several years, has been an inspiration to the two with his zest for life and positive approach to living with the illness. “I don’t worry about it, why should anyone else?” he said simply. He said he’s received a tremendous level of care and support from the staff at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. Both Ziegler and Axenchuk have purchased a pair of angel wing pendants, each giving one to Don. The other wings will be worn on their jerseys as they cycle. “He’s called us his angels,” Axenchuk said. “So we’re each taking a wing across the finish line for him.” The pair said many don’t know of Haubrick’s battle with cancer because of his fullthrottle approach to living. “He’s embraced it and moved on. He’s been so See Story............................ Page 3

Fresh food for the working masses See page 2 for story

BMO raffle funds donated to Minor Soccer See page 3 for story

Michelle Ziegler (left) and Fran Axenchuk (right) are hoping to complete their final push for fundraising with support of businesses in Vegreville in order to be eligible to participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer on June 22-23. The pair are riding not only for an increase in community awareness for cancer, but as a show of support for their dear friend, Don Haubrick, who has been battling cancer for several years. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Putting the KIN in kindness See page 9 for story


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