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The reputation of Jack's Lemonade Stand continues to growseries of three brain surgeries (one then finally a homecoming after 67 Continued from page 1an emergency procedure), had his days.brain mapped to explore the area in Some lost hair and nasty scar-Jack will accept change from chil-which the seizures were triggered ring was an easy trade off.dren at his lemonade stand, he also and had that portion of his brain The surgery was Jacks best hope takes Visa and Mastercard.removed. He has since been healthy for a cure.An investment in kids who need and seizure-free.His recovery is beyond anything a miracle doesnt go without grati-His recovery is a miracle and he we could have dreamed of, said tude, however, and this years Jacks now gets to enjoy life like a regular Jodi.Lemonade Stand event will offer kid, said Jodi.Do you know how many times face painting, a barbecue, a petting That is except for the bouncy we were told he wouldnt be here zoo, the tiger, a bouncy castle, a castle. His doctors advise against when he was eight? said Jodi firetruck and Sparky, the fire dog, that activity.through tears.Home Depot kids workshop even Since 2007, Jack has been on a Then its back to businessmir-a visit from comedian/stuntman, mission to help other kids at Sick acles for other kids.The Fire Guy.Kids by selling lemonade.Christopher will be in charge of The event and its stations will And the event keeps growing.handing out 1,000 Timbits at open at 9 a.m. Opening remarks will Jacks Lemonade Stand is well Christophers Snack Ship.be made at 10:15 a.m. by Mayor known in Oakville, as is its motto, to David Mondragon, president of Rob Burton, Oakville MPP Kevin make sick kids better, one cup at a Ford of Canada, has thrown his Flynn, a doctor from SickKids, Jodi MICHELE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVERtime.companys weight behind the event and Jack.THESporting a Jacks Lemonade and his own. MIRACLE:Jack Yeilding's epilepsy has been eradicated thanks to The Fire Show will take place at Stand T-shirt that reads, Be brave, He and his family will be out to brain surgery at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., there will be be true, be special, be you, Jack and help pour lemonade, said Jodi.a YMCA parachute game. The to cure it, is not what you expect After years of struggling with Christopher practice pouring lem-While corporate sponsorship is sounds of the live band will kick in from an eight-year-old boy.epilepsy in so severe a form that onade.great, Jodi said she also asks people at 11:30 a.m. followed by a barbecue His mom Jodi knows different Jack could easily have 50 seizures a Jack is not sure he wont spill it, to get involved personally.at noon. There will be a prize draw on both counts.day and was a frequent visitor to the but tackles the job successfully. Kids need to be supported and at 1 p.m. and the Olive Press Why cant I go in the bouncy Hospital for Sick Children the Its a big accomplishment as lit-loved and have people believe in Spaghetti Eating Contest finale at castle? The other kids get to, com-arrival of the carnival-like fundrais-tle more than a year ago, he had to them, said Jodi.1:30 p.m.plains Jack as he and his five-year-er is a celebration this year for the learn to do everything all over again How can you say no when youre Not exactly what you expect from old brother Christopher prepare for Oakville family. walking, talking and more.looking at a miracle? she asked.a childs lemonade stand.the event and count the sleeps until Its been nearly 18 months after After his surgeries, there were For more information, contact Then again, Jack, who had intrac-it arrives.brain surgery put an end to Jacks weeks of rehabilitation to learn how info@jackslemonade.com or visit table epilepsy and 17 months ago For them, its like Christmas, seizures. to walk and talk all over again, and www.jackslemonade.com.underwent a trio of brain surgeries said Jodi.In January 2010, Jack had a Thorough, consistent and Six Mistakes Retirees reliable home cleaningMake With Their Finances 100% satisfaction guaranteedFOR INVESTORS OVER AGE 50 Regular and occasional serviceDATESLOCATIONTHURS May 2610 am, 2 pm, 7 pmOLIVER AND BONACINI RESTAURANT Spring CleaningSAT May 28 10 amOakville Place (Trafalgar & QEW) Gift Certifi catesSeats areFREE but limitede-mail: anderson@mollymaid.cawww.mollymaid.caContact us today for a free, no-obligation, in-home estimate:Peter WatsonMBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSITo reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 7 (24 hours)(905) 681-7484www.peterwatsoninvestments.com3 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com