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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 17, 2015 | 28 Kidney Walk more than a fundraiser for Ron Newman seeing the ones that come, especially the ones who are sick and on dialysis, have a day that they can forget about it. Oakville Beaver Staff They can enjoy the day, have fun." Newman, the volunteer co-ordinator of the annual walk, When Ron Newman put together the Kidney Walk for Hal- organized the inaugural event in 2010 and saw approxiton five years ago, he just wanted to give those living with mately 30 people come out to support the cause that raises kidney disease a day to forget their troubles. funds for the Kidney Foundation of Canada. "Yes, the walk is about raising funds and awareness too," Last year's walk had more than 130 people surpass the said Newman. "The biggest joy for me is going there and fundraising goal by collecting $37,000. This year's goal is once again set at $35,000. In total, the walk has garnered $117,000 towards helping improve the lives of those affected by kidney disease through research, government High Efficiency advocacy, peer support, education and programs. * "That's way beyond what I was ever thinkONLY OR ing when I started this," said Newman. "I was hoping to collect a few thousand dollars and /MTH OAC we (fundraised) more than $11,000 (in the first year). PACKAGE INCLUDES: In 2005, Newman was the recipient of a kid· 95.5% High Efficiency Gas Furnace · High Efficiency Central Air R410A Refrigerant ney transplant after being on dialysis for nearly · 10 Year Factory Warranty a decade. · Limited Time Offer He says he's been dealing with kidney disUP TO AIR ease for the past 20 years and first got involved CONDITIONING Heating & Cooling $ OR FURNACE Aire One | 1065 Upper James St. with the Kidney Foundation of Canada as a peer 905-385-2800 DIAGNOSTIC Must Present Coupon. Cannot Be IN O.P.A. & GAS mentor and volunteer in 1996 -- a year after he SPECIAL* Combined with other offers. COMPANY REBATES. LIMITED TIME ONLY! Reg. $99 started dialysis. *Call for details Over 120,000 "In my time with dealing with this... I've nosatisfied custOmers 9 LOCATIONS TO SERvE YOU bETTER ticed it's (kidney disease) getting to be a lot more commonplace. It's about as common as cancer is now," said Newman. Heating & Cooling see One on p.36 1-888-827-2665 www.aireone.com by John Bkila AIRE ONE MADNESS SALE! $ $ 3990 59 $ * FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR $ 49 1,350 905-849-4998 Ron Newman, volunteer co-ordinator of the annual Kidney Walk for Halton, speaks at a previously-held event. The walk, which will take place Saturday (Sept. 19) at Coronation Park, raises funds for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and awareness of kidney disease. | Oakville Beaver file photo SEPTEMBER 17--20 FREE © 2015 Pandora Jewelry, LLC · All rights reserved · PANDORA.NET CHARM WITH YOUR $125 PANDORA PURCHASE BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE 25 PEEL CENTRE DR BRAMPTON 905.792.8820 SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE 100 CITY CENTRE DR MISSISSAUGA 905.232.0661 ERIN MILLS TOWNE CENTRE 5100 ERIN MILLS PKWY MISSISSAUGA 905.828.5902 MAPLEVIEW CENTRE 900 MAPLEVIEW DR BURLINGTON 905.632.5400 *Free charm must be of equal or lesser value than $75 CA. In Store Only. Valid at participating retailers. Void where prohibited. Not valid with prior purchase. While supplies last. See store for details.