www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 11, 2017 | 4 0 Halton seniors and caregivers received a significant financial boost from Acclaim Health Friday, May 5. The Oakville-based group's second annual Party with a Purpose fundraiser raised almost $90,000 for Halton seniors and caregivers. Held at the Harbour Banquet Centre, the funds raised by the annual event will go towards reducing social isolation faced by some seniors, providing support to those dying at home, giving respite to caregivers and helping older adults continue to live in their own home. Acclaim Health is a not-for-profit organization that provides home health care, dementia and caregiver support, volunteer visiting services, hospice and bereavement support, volunteer visiting and companionship, as well as palliative care education. "There's no denying the aging population is increasing and more support needs to be put in place to keep up with the growing needs," stated Angela Brewer, Acclaim Health CEO. "ft was inspiring to see the community unite together for a common cause to TastmanT United for a common cause Not-for-profit organization Party with a Purpose raises nearly $90,000 Able to help more people change the lives of their loved ones, friends and neighbours." Many of Acclaim Health's support programs are volunteer-based and provided at no cost to the client, but there is still a cost to run them, according to the agency. Funds collected Friday will help reduce the agency's waiting list and help those in need access the programs sooner. Betty and Bill Galysh, husband-wife clients of Acclaim Health, told their healthcare story Friday, May 5 at a fundrais ing event to encourage donations for Acclaim Health. Bill is a memory-visiting client and Betty, his caregiver, also has a hospice volunteer visitor. | submitted photo "To witness the Halton community acknowledge the value of the services we offer by pledging their support is very validating," said Patricia Blakeley, director of Community Support Programs at Acclaim Health. "Now we can go about providing help to even more people," she said. Party with a Purpose attendees collaborated on a live-art piece that was auctioned off and heard from a husbandwife couple who'v e received Acclaim Health services. "Until Acclaim Health stepped in, we were struggling on our own," said Betty Galysh, Acclaim Health client and caregiver of her husband, Bill. "We were offered a hospice volunteer and he has become our salvation in our life. 1 don't know what we would do without him." SEPARATION AND DIVORCE WITHOUT BIG LAWYER FEES AND COURT COSTS. "Without Dawn at Cornerstone Mediation we would probably be spending all our RSP's on legal fees. Dawn was efficient and experienced, she had a way of making us feel comfortable and plan so we are able to co-parent now in a way that is best for our children!" ASK FORYOUR M AYTAG EV ERY TUESDAY IS DM! Since 1967 #104545 J s e n io r s 1. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT! Everyone deserves the best possible future after separation. s .c . (2014) www.cornerstone-mediation.com E-mail: daw n@ cornerstone-m ediation.com or call: 905-567-6833 Since1967 Small business. Big dreams. Small Business Loans. · Loans from $5,000 to $300,000. · Rates starting at 7.99%. · Flexible payment schedules. · Free, no obligation quote within 24 hours. b a le r's w w w .b a ie r s .c a upholstery & design Cheque Cashing. · Tax deductible fees. · Any cheque, any amount - postdated, foreign, personal. · No holds, no hassles. High quality new upholstered furniture & reupholstery. Make an appointm ent to com e in and see one of the largest designer fabric collections in the area. CALL uS FoR AN APPoiNTMENT www.moneymart.ca Sofas · C hairs · H e a d b o a rd s · Throw Pillows · D ra p e ry & H a rd w a re 11-2345 Wyecroft Road,Oakville · 905.616.3156 · info@baiers.ca f Mart® M oney M art hasteamed up with Thinking Capital who will act as the lender. M oney M art is notthe lending party for these loans. This is not a M oney M art solicitation or offerto lendto ourcustomers. This service or any specific product may not be available in all provinces. Fees charged on cheque cashing vary by cheque type and are subject to change without notice. MONEY MART® is a registered service m ark of National Money M art Company. National Money M art Company. All Rights Reserved. © 2 0 1 7