Huron Expositor, 2014-12-17, Page 23One -day journey earns
United Way $82,000
towards campaign goal
Fourth annual
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Hope on Dec. 11
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The United Way Perth -
Huron continues to truck
along towards its 2014 cam-
paign goal.
Staff and volunteers were
traveling from one end to
the other of both counties
on Thurs., Dec. 11 for their
fourth annual Care -A -Van
of Hope.
Their goal was two -fold:
to raise awareness about
the United Way and to raise
money towards this year's
campaign goal of $1.17 mil-
lion. The successful tour
left the United Centre in
Stratford via a chartered
bus sponsored by Cherrey
Bus Lines. Throughout the
day, the United Way team
of staff, volunteers and sup-
porters made stops at Scot-
iabank branches in St.
Marys, Exeter, Goderich,
Listowel, Milverton, Mitch-
ell and Stratford to collect
the money raised at the
branches the week prior,
accept additional dona-
tions from those gathered,
hear stories from United
Way member agencies and
receive greetings from local
dignitaries.
From Dec. 4 to Dec. 11,
Scotiabank branches across
Perth and Huron collected
donations and promoted the
work of United Way.
Through partnership
with the Team Scotia
Community Program, the
efforts of each branch,
and the generous dona-
tions of many individuals,
businesses and corpora-
tions, Scotiabank helped
the United Way raise
$82,378.55. This amount
includes the $15,000
match from Scotiabank,
and is over $6,861 more
than last year.
United Way executive
director Ryan Erb said an
event such as the Care -A -
Van of Hope allows staff and
volunteers to see up close
how big of a region the
organization covers.
While in Goderich, Erb
said the United Way
received Huron County's
yearly donation from
employees, which equaled
$9,000, and also a $700
donation from Goderich
Place, where a number of
residents auctioned off
deserts.
Representatives from
the Goderich YMCA were
on hand to talk about their
recreation subsidy pro-
gram, which helps to
make sure all youths can
take part in activities
despite any financial
boundaries.
Chief John Bates and
Wayne Smith, campaign co -
Chairs were thrilled with the
total and the experience of
the day.
"We had an incredible
journey, we all heard about
the work of our agency
partners and those we
serve. We know that the
money we raise each year is
making an impactful differ-
ence in our community,"
Smith said.
The campaign is now at
almost 70% after the Care -A -
Van of Hope.
Donations are still being
accepted for the 2014 Cam-
paign until February.
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at annual
Christmas
dinner
The Seaforth Community
Centre was a packed house
as the Seaforth Harmony
Kings hosted their annual
dinner and show on Dec. 12.
Health Unit says flu has arrived in Huron County
Flu has officially arrived in
Huron County.
The first laboratory -con-
firmed case of Influenza A
has been reported to the
Huron County Health Unit.
There has also been a con-
firmed Influenza A outbreak
in a Huron County long-
term care facility. According
to health unit officials, the
flu shot remains your best
protection against seasonal
influenza. Even though it is a
less than an ideal match this
year, the vaccine can still
provide some protection
against circulating viruses.
In addition, it's important to
remember that the flu vac-
cine contains three flu
viruses. When there is a less
than ideal match or lower
effectiveness against one
virus, the vaccine can still
protect against the other
viruses. "The flu vaccine is
strongly recommended for
everyone six months and
older," said public health
nurse Ruth Ann Ogilvie. "By
getting immunized, you
greatly reduce your chances
of becoming ill with the flu.
If you do get sick, symptoms
will be milder." Flu is a highly
contagious viral infection of
the nose, throat, and lungs. It
causes sudden fever, sore
throat, chills, dry cough,
headache, muscle aches,
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who get the flu are sick for
two to seven days, but can
feel tired and weak for up to
two weeks. In some cases,
the cough can also last for
weeks. In seniors and people
with chronic health prob-
lems, such as lung or heart
disease or diabetes, flu can
lead to complications such
as pneumonia. Flu spreads
very easily from person to
person in tiny droplets from
the nose and throat.
To reduce the risk, you
should:
• Wash your hands often
and thoroughly with soap and
hot water. If soap and water
are not available, use an alco-
hol -based hand sanitizer
• Sneeze or cough into
your sleeve or arm
• Stay home if you're sick
• Frequently clean com-
monly touched surfaces
such as keyboards, door-
knobs, and countertops
• Get your flu shot
For more information
about the flu and where to
get a flu shot in Huron
County, visit www.huron-
healthunit.ca or call 1-877-
837-6143 ext. 2329.
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