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OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, September 25, 2009 · 18 Builder rallying with the stars for Sick Kids Burlington designer/builder Ferris Rafauli, who operates Grandeur Luxury Homes Inc. by Ferris Rafauli on Cornwall Road in Oakville, is taking time out this weekend to rub shoulders with Hollywood stars and fast cars in hopes of raising $100,000 for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children this weekend. So far, Rafauli has raised $76,125, and counting, in just two weeks for kids with cancer as all proceeds from Rally for Kids with Cancer (www.rallyforkids.com) go to the children's hospital. The idea is that there are 30 drivers with exotic cars and 30 celebrities. Ferris is one of the drivers. Each driver tries to raise as much money as possible and then each selects a celebrity to ride with them and compete against the other drivers in a scavenger hunt race throughout Toronto, which takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26. The order of priority that each driver has in selecting which celebrity gets to ride with them is based on how much money the driver has raised. Most of the cash raised so far has come from the construction trades and suppliers who do business with Rafauli. For more information, visit www.rallyforkids.com. Halton hosts student contest High school students across Halton are once again being asked to advocate for affordable housing in the region. For the third consecutive year, Halton Region will hold its `Be a Hero. Be a Voice for Affordable Housing' contest. The contest invites high school students in the region to use their artistic or technological talents to express why Halton needs more affordable housing. Students can develop an entry using their choice of format, including video, design, song or poetry. Prizes this year include $1,000 for the winner, $500 for the runner-up and four $100 third-place prizes. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony November 18 at the Burlington Convention Centre. Submissions are open now but due by 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Contest details and submissions from the first two contest winners can be found at www.halton.ca/beahero. Renovate · Decorate · Celebrate Time is Precious, Mistakes are Costly and Decorating is complicated. Inquire about your Personal Design Consultation At Fitz by Design we are committed to creating breathtaking, functional spaces that are unique as the individuals living in them.