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Twenty men to be recognized for helping women And the Women's Centre's nominees are... young men how to thrive and achieve without using anger or bullying · Todd and Trent Courage, founders of the annual Courage Polar Bear Dip, which raises funds for World Vision. The pair has also coached kid's hockey and soccer teams for the last 10 years · Ron Couchman, who works as an advocate for the survivors of violence and the Men For Equality movement · Angus Coll Smith, the chair and founder of the Halton Unity Movement and the Male Ally Network · Murray Etherington, a volunteer with the Peel Elder Abuse Network and the Canadian Association of Retired Persons · Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn, who has been a long-standing community activist and champion of gender equality, mental health awareness and mentoring · R. David Foster whose volunteerism has promoted community kitchens and several arts recreation programs · Chris Giles, founder of the Make a Difference movements, which encourages people to focus on how to make a difference in someone's life · Scott Graham, founder of the Kids4Kids leadership program for children and youth, by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Wednesday, March 26, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Twenty caring and compassionate men will be recognized for being positive role models at the Women's Centre's first annual Men Who Make a Difference Awards Gala tonight. The event will be at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. It begins at 5 p.m. and features men nominated by the community. "All of our 2014 nominees have gone beyond the call of duty, and are making the world truly a safer place and have helped several women and children," said Melvina Walters, the executive director of the Women's Centre. "The bigger picture is eradicating the cycle and disease of violence, and we will only be successful in this serious issue if men step up to the plate like our 20 nominees who are actively living purpose-driven lives." The nominees include: · Const. Leslie Baylis, who has been active helping women and children in need through his outreach work with Halton police · Dan Blackburn, who founded Pillars of Greatness, a program dedicated to teaching The bigger picture is eradicating the cycle and disease of violence, and we will only be successful in this serious issue if men step up to the plate like our 20 nominees, who are actively living purpose-driven lives. Melvina Walters executive director The Women's Centre which deals with bullying, peer pressure and anger management · David Haslett, who has been involved with community services for youth teaching the fundamentals of good sportsmanship · Judah Hernandez, organizer of the community events including the Moral Revolution, which encourages people to stay close to their values and morals · John Howlett, who leads fundraising initiatives to benefit brain tumour research for children · Brad Kerr, chair of the Community Youth in Action. He is also on the board of directors for the Oakville Girls Softball Association · Tom Ormerod, a community builder who has been involved in Random Acts of Kindness and Hope in High Heels events engaging men to take a stand against violence against women · Don Pangman, founder of ArtHouse for children and youth · Oakville Chamber of Commerce President John Sawyer, who has been active in public service and the Men in High Heels events, which support women in need · Ron Shantz, past leader of Kerr Street Ministries, which for many years has provided relief for those who face economic, social and emotional challenges · Peter Wilson, a volunteer coach and youth mentor, who helps boys become strong leaders who know the importance of giving back The event will feature a talk by international activist and co-founder of the White Ribbon Campaign Dr. Michael Kaufman followed by the awards ceremony. Visit www. menwhomakeadifference.org or call 905847-9104 for more information. 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