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continued from p.44 great deal of difficulty right now with mobility," she said. Dan is also on his third line of chemotherapy treatment, surpassing the initial medical prognosis he would live two to four years. However, despite knowing every day could be the last day she spends with her husband, Brenda said her family isn't sitting and waiting for that day to come. "We're living our life as best we possibly can, when we can," she said. "My brother, whose wife had cancer for 30 years, is probably the greatest role model for me, and he's said to me, `It is what it is. You do what you can do. Life is to be lived GTA Multiple Myeloma March surpasses goal, raises more than $30K -- and on good days, go like hell'; and that's how we live." Brenda walked in Sunday's march, something she hasn't missed since its inception. Meanwhile, Oakville resident David McMullen also participated. He's done so since his diagnosis with the cancer in 2012. "Participating in the march is meaningful to me, as it brings friends and families in the myeloma community together, and brings awareness to the great progress that is being made in treating this disease," he said. "The funds raised from this year's march will enable increased research and access to new treatment options, resulting in better and longer lives for patients." 45 | Thursday, September 22, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Dan and Brenda Wigle This year's beneficiary of the fundraising will be the Myeloma Canada Research Network (MCRN) -- a unique patient-focused, collaborative research group working in nine provinces to come up with strategies to improve the outcome of myeloma patients. The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto and the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, are two of the 21 centres participating in MCRN across Canada and MCRN has plans to expand clinical research activity in the Greater Toronto area and across Canada. Last year, the Greater Toronto Area Myeloma March raised $22,592. This year's $30,000 goal was surpassed with participants raising $32,098. For more information, visit www. myelomamarch.ca. Why Do Oakville Families Trust Us with All Their Dental Needs? CosmetiC & Family Dentistry · implants invisalign · Dentures... From start to Finish! CROWN/DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm seniors DisCount Free Consultations New patients & ChilDren welcoMe OAKVILLE'S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES Fabio De Rango Pharmacist/Owner Voted Oakville's Favourite Pharmacist & Pharmacy · Patient Counselling · Complete Diabetic Care · Home Visits · Consultations · Free RX Delivery · Free Nutrition Counselling DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 478 Dundas Street West | 905-257-9737 Canada Post 2274 Lakeshore Rd. W. (at East Street) Oakville 905-827-2066 · www.brontedentist.com Dr. Michael Vo d.m.d · Kim Chung d.d. DE RANGO PHARMACY INC 2501 Third Line | 905-465-3000 Open 24 hours | 7 Days a Week www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Pay Tribute to Someone Special Donating to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is a thoughtful way to honour someone special in your life while helping improve healthcare in our community. Your gift can express feelings of congratulations, friendship, love, admiration, or sympathy for friends and family members. We will acknowledge your thoughtfulness by sending a special letter to the person or family whose name the gift was made. You can also celebrate the life of a friend, colleague or loved one by making a special gift in their memory. This is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of future patients at OTMH. Please call 905.338.4642 or visit us online at www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com for more information. Celebrate a loved one with a gift in their honour