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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-01-23, Page 24iN4 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Exeter Beauties bust a move Lynda HIIIman-Rapley What began as a challenge of two friends wanting to start up a weight loss group has resulted in more than $30,000 for London's llust A Move's breast can- cer fundraiser. Susan t ltryter Riddle was still pretty excited about last weekend's Pink on Rink event at six arenas, when she spoke with the Lakeshore Advance. Proceeds going to breast cancer and South I luron t\linor !Jockey- two things neat' and dear to this Exeter woman's ileums. Pink on the Rink was the brainchild of i leather Wells and ‘vitll the support of South Iluton Minor 1Jockev they hosted 52 teams for a weekend tourna mens January 12-1.1. Exeter Beauties is 1tavter Riddle's group and Jodi Schilhe is the captain of Fatty Pattys. They began Inst spring as two weight loss groups of 20 scant mem- bers each. That has blossomed to 50 team members each. They challenge each other and the last challenge resulted in the loss of more than 500 pounds collectively. When Wells began planning the Pink 00 the Rink event l layter Riddle wanted to get on hoard with the Beauties and raise some money for cancer research. She says two of her members are battling breast cancer. For the weekend tournament the Beauties baked dozens and dozens of "booby cupcakes" and sold them for a dollar each. Not only did the partici- pants buy, local businesses were buying dozens of the treats. This group also had a bottle drive and last weekend the LGioN"r: BRANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO Tuesday - 7pm MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, Feb. 2nd 3-6 pm "D.J. BARRY SHEPPARD" ANNUAL STEAK BBQ Saturday, February. 16, 2013 5:00-7:00 p.m. Limited Tickets — =15.00 each Available at the Bar. ENTERTAINMENT "THE BRETT BAKER SHOW" 3:00-7:00 p.m. "You're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME KIDS & ALL Call: Sharon 818-23841885 n.t�eKrr.-h x;i.^we?e.a,. w+..yMwwR lweFlMla«s�aM, yaw ' narze : rq mater=,' fir.. :,. ;,.e w4x.NeleZMU,.,: Congratulations to Bust a Move team the Exeter Beauties who have raised more than $30,000 for breast cancer research. Exeter Beauties arse held "Get Fit for Breast Cancer" at South I luron District !Ugh School in the big gym. They had trainers offering fun and fitness. All pro- ceeds go to St. Joseph's Breast l lealth. On April 6, at the London Convention Centre, partit will gather for a fun filled daylong fitness extravaganza -- - nlore than an event it's a celebration of breast health and your chance to make a real difference in the community. For six hours, on one day, people from across our region will take part in Jul experience of a lifetime - engaging in a compelling fun fitness event, they will 'bust -a -move' to positively impact New to (:rand Bend and arra? Had a New Baby? Getting Married? Hirst Time Grandparents? Starting a Business? Ile sure to call... ��I : .ME 4/'('(SA(30N,,,. S,w•w 10.111 Faye Van Oss 519-238-8048 Judi Wilson 226-393-8088 1•86e•K73.9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of (irand Bend & area businesses. www. welcoluewagon.ca breast health in our commu- nity. "London hasn't seen an event quite like Bust a Move and we are thrilled to bring it to our community," says Michelle Campbell, Founda- tion President and CEO. "Not only will it be a day of fun and fitness with friends, it will have a lasting impact on the thousands that seek care at St. Joseph's each year." Ilttst tt Move is a team event, during which partici- pants will 'get their groove 00' by taking part in fun fit- ness sessions choreographed by leading fitness experts. Fitness guru Richard Sim- mons who will help provide the motivation to enjoy and complete the event will lead the final exercise session. '1'o donate go to Bust 0 Move --Go to London and look for Exeter Beauties to snake your pledge. You will get an automatic receipt. "It's a celebration of breast health and a chance to make a real difference in our com- munity and have fun while doing it," say event chair, and Foundation Board member •••UIIU C'1 IFROM LAS VEGAS••• • • • • • • 1 0' • • • • • • • 1. b • OIIJMIIjLTANIGHT.! -.row NI& A MIISICAI 1111111111 10 FRANK!! VA111 All 1111 111118 MASONS stTIlR1 iV 1 , . I' ' 1, , APRIL 6, 2013 - 7 PM RUTH MEMORIAL HALL ;I Itloi F r•.tA.l, Y, l )t1 , 1 1177-862-5984 0111.110 i0 .11 www.blythlostiv.iI , „nl www.rockinndaonler1ninmon1.com Exeter Beauties Frank Longo. "There are already some great community partners wllo have taken the pledge, and are ready to have some fun, and we welcome others to join us and snake a difference.' '1'o read more, register for the event, or learn about the many volunteer opportunities, visit the newly launched Bust 0 Move website at hustainove.ca. Originating in Halifax in 2010, Bust a Move for Breast 1lealth London is one of several Bust a Move events taking place in 2013 as part of a national annual effort to chiller Canadians to take their fitness to II.1 heights and raise funds to support care, education anti equipment vital to breast health. At the heart of this event is the cause of breast health. Through fundraising efforts of participants and the generos- ity of sponsors, more than $500,000 will he directed toward imaging equipment and patient comfort items to benefit those receiving care at St. losepil's Breast (:are (:entre. e Kineto Theatre Forest "GUILT TRIP" RATING: PG DATES: JAN. 25, 28, 27, 29 STARRING: BARBARA STREISAND, SETH ROGEN A JULEENE RENEE-PRECIADO Sr, 00 All 5,'.11•: All 11.4 SHII�VI IA1t ti I'AI • ;t,. :103 ‘'.o.1< 1,,,,•I,, , .1 C,.n",i, Ne,t Week 1`:,,r"lal li,uel.",rr