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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-09-14, Page 67 G.W. NOBEL SANITATION & RECYCLING "Bags, Tags" We now have both for curbside pick up. Containers available for Renovations and cleanups. NOW AVAILABLE SCRAP METAL PICK UP Please CaII 527-1095 One Call Hauls It All . e -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, September 14, 1994 Close-up Family exercises for cancer research BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor Each year some Seaforth and area residents join to remember the legacy of Terry Fox by running or walking or bicycling or in-line skating to raise money for cancer research. For one local family raising money for cancer research is some- thing very personal. The Vansteelandt family has been taking part in the Terry Fox Run since 1987, the first year that Ricki Vansteelandt was diagnosed with cancer. "We've experienced what a fam- ily goes through when they're faced with cancer," said the Seaforth-area mother. "It's devastating to be told you have cancer." After a recurrence of cancer in 1990, her cancer was treated suc- cessfully. Ricki, however, has con- tinued taking part in the Terry Fox Run every year, along with husband Gilbert and children Karen, 17 and Tanya, a twenty -year-old second - year student at the University of Guelph. When asked for an interview by The Huron Expositor the Vansteelandts, who live southeast of Seaforth, were rather low-key about their contribution to cancer research. They stressed that they are just some of the people who help raise donations for the Terry Fox Run. "Each person has their own rea- sons for doing it," said Ricki. They say that if Terry Fox could set out to run across the country on one leg they could make a small step by taking part in the run named in his honour. Walking or bicycling the approxi- mately 5 km course in Seaforth is not hard, says veteran participant Karen Vansteelandt. "It's something fun, it's not very hard at all," she said, noting the event is one of the few events the family takes part in together. "We find it's a great family event," echoes Ricki. "It doesn't matter how much you raise, you do it for your own satisfaction." Gilbert Vansteelandt adds that participants learn about the town of Seaforth and one "sees things you've never seen before." He says the Cancer Society has been very helpful and it's nice to raise some money for such a worth- while cause. When visiting Victoria Hospital in London, where some patients show the painful outward signs of cancer treatments, he says the importance of research is evi- dent. "When you see people wheeled in who can hardly walk, you've got to think this is the right thing to do," he said. "We've got to raise some funds to find a cure." TERRY FOX SUPPORTERS - The Vansteelandt family will be taking part in the Terry Fox Run in Seaforth again this year to help fund cancer research, along with other Seaforth-area residents. Shown here, raring to go, are Gilbert Vansteelandt, Karen Vansteelandt and Ricki Vansteelandt. Not shown in photo is Tanya Vansteelandt, who has also been a Terry Fox Run supporter in past years. The Seaforth-area father noted that some Terry Fox Runs across the country have attracted progress- ively fewer participants. He urges people in the Seaforth area to get involved. "We'd like to see some more people out there," he said. "It's nice to see a new family start out." The Vansteelandt family praises sponsors who have donated to all the participants in the Terry Fox Run. They say donations large and small are welcome. "Every little bit counts," observes Karen, an OAC student at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Second- ary School in Stratford. "Somebody can go out there and have five pledges of $2 apiece...it's worth it to do it," adds Gilbert. Hope is one of the important things offered by the Terry Fox Run, according to Ricki Vansteelandt. "It's called the Marathon of Hope because for anybody who's experi- enced cancer, you need hope," she said. "I'm a good example that cancer can be beaten." The Terry Fox Run in Seaforth is a course of about 5 km starting and finishing at Seaforth and District Community Centres. It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 18. Registration takes place between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the Seaforth District Community Centres. The Vansteelandt family is just one of many families who will be taking part in the Terry Fox Run. Perhaps you or your family will be taking part. Pledge sheets are available at any Seaforth bank, the recreation office, St. James or Seaforth Public schools or the Seaforth Town Hall. BRUSSELS TERRY FOX RUN For the first time Brussels is holding its own Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 18 to raise money for cancer research. Participants in the run may start any time between 10:00 in the morning and 3:00 p.m. Entry forms are available at the CIBC in Brus- sels, Brussels Variety, JR's, The Ark, the post office and The Golden Lantern. One of the organizers of the eyent is Waneta Leishman. Her daughter Aimee, now 7, is in remission from a malignant tumour which was diagnosed when she was only seven months old. For Waneta, the Terry Fox Run is very important. "It's a big deal in this house, we've done it for quite a while," she said. Aimee has been a Terry Team Member for many years for the Terry Fox Run in Wingham. This year's Terry Team Member in • . • Residents enjoy August outings Hi, everyone! Well, summer is Manor Retirement Homee.. Seafortalmost over for residents . Seaforth Mapor li The children will be back to school before long. The days are also Retirement Home - getting shorter and the nights longer. On August 4 Seaforth Manor Retiremem Home residents had an enjoyable afternoon at Bill Gibson's home. The weather did not co- operate so they were unable to tour his beautiful gardens. Thanks go to Bill for entertaining on the piano and the pies were an extra treat. On August 10, the Zurich Con- nection band performed at Seaforth Manor. Everyone enjoyed listening to their music played. August 11 was a very busy day for everyone. In the afternoon they were entertained by the Huron Country Playhouse troupe. It con - • • ,y.••% ,l , tit • sisted of four singers and a piano player who performed Broadway, Gilbert and Sullivan, Vera Lynn and war songs. This troupe toured between Sarnia and Wingham throughout August. Thanks to the Seaforth Lions and Lioness who sponsored the performance for us. Also, that evening residents enjoyed listening (and dancing) to the Stratford Olde Tyme Band. After the performance everyone enjoyed having barbecues this summer. On August 22 a trip to Bauy's farm museums near Clinton was NIF i •; • • .. • ti•'• 1—, Calling All BUSINESSES LARGE or SMALL This is an opportunity 'l for ALL 7 t. • enjoyed by some residents. It was interesting remembering how our relatives lived in the past years. It's hard to believe that so much has changed. On August 27 there was a family day for staff and their families to share ice-cream with residents and their families. It was an enjoyable day shared by all. Get well wishes go to Hazel Harburn. Welcome to Marg McCowan. 'Till next month, take care. CORRECTION A news report last week did not clearly state that Shannon McNeil, of Goderich, was Huron County's first Dairy Educator. Kim Baan, of RR 3 Walton, is Huron County's second Dairy Educator. Brussels is Joanne King. The event starts from The Ark, a youth drop-in centre in the village, where registration takes place. A huge `Terry Fox Run' banner now hangs above the village's main street courtesy Brussels Livestock Inc. In Canada this is the 14th Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, with about 3,400 com- munities taking part. The Terry Fox Run has also been held in 35 coun- tries worldwide. Last year the run raised a total of $3.6 million. Inter- nationally the run raised $1.3 mil- lion, a 71 per cent increase over the previous year. Terry Fox was a courageous young man with an artificial leg who ran from St. John's, New- foundland to Thunder Bay in a Marathon of Hope which, raised more than $24 million for cancer research. He died in 1981 but his memory and his valuable work lives on. 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