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16 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 22, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Running for a good cause A Tradition of Elegance Thanks to everyone planning to participate in the 2nd Annual Labour Day Oakville Half Marathon on Monday, September 1st. In addition to the 21.1KM race, the activities include a 10KM race and a 2KM Family Run/Walk. Don't forget to collect pledges in support of the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Visit www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com today to register ­ support high quality healthcare services, close to home. 3rd Annual BMO Nesbitt Burns OTMH Regatta Since 1992, the OTMH Candlelight Ball has raised more than $2,800,000 in support of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Funds raised from the event have been used to purchase essential medical equipment, so that the Hospital can continue to deliver the highest quality healthcare services to the community, close to home. Guests mingle with friends, enjoy a gourmet meal and fine wine, bid on luxurious auction items, dance the night away, and, most importantly, make a difference to the health of our community. All proceeds from this year's Candlelight Ball will be directed towards the purchase of essential medical equipment for the Emergency Department at the OTMH. This 2008 Gala will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Burlington Convention Centre. For more information please visit www.otmhcandlelightball.com. Thank you to the continued support of our Co-Presenting Sponsors, Barrington's Fine Outwerwear and Murron's Cabintree. A special thank you to BMO Nesbitt Burns, the presenting sponsor of the annual OTMH Regatta, held on July 26, 2008. With the support of generous sponsors and participants, the Regatta raised more than $29,000. Proceeds from the event will help the Oakville Hospital Foundation purchase vital medical equipment for our community hospital. Thank you to the race participants, our volunteer planning committee, the Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and all of the community sponsors for their commitment to the health of our community. Minor Oaks Hockey Association Thank you to the Minor Oaks Hockey Association, hosts of the Atom AAA Championship Hockey Tournament! Fundraising activities held throughout the tournament this past Spring helped to raise more than $6,000 for OTMH. Thank you for your continued support as a proud Community Partner. Please Join Us The Oakville Hospital Foundation is pleased to invite you to the OTMH Fine Wine Auction, presented by RBC. The Fine Wine Auction will take place on Thursday, September 18 at the Oakville Golf Club; proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the OTMH Surgical Department. We would like to take this opportunity to thank: our friends at RBC, for their continued support as our Presenting Sponsor; and, Martin Malivoire, the Lead Donor, who has donated more than $200,000 in wine from his personal collection. Tickets can be purchased online today at www.otmhfinewineauction.com or by contacting Amanda Moore at 905-845-2571 ext. 6247. Don't delay - only 200 tickets will be sold! Martin Malivoire One of the most rewarding volunteer experiences you'll ever have. OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · 327 REYNOLDS STREET · OAKVILLE · ON · L6J 3L7 · 905-845-2571