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2 7 |Thursday June 8, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER |www.insidehalton.com Defeat Depression walk moved to June 2 4 by Nathan Howes Oakville Beaver Staff Distress Centre Halton' s (DCH) Defeat Depression walk will now be Saturday, June 24. Initially scheduled for Saturday, May 6, it was postponed when Lion' s Valley Park closed because of flooding. It will still take place at Lion' s Valley Park. Defeat Depression is a national campaign that raises awareness and funds and reduces stigma for those affected by depression and mood disorders. This will be the third walk organized by Distress Centre Halton (DCH), which helps those in Oakville and surrounding area with mental health and other issues through a telephone support line. Across Canada, volunteers will organize other physical and social activities to get people talking about and moving for mental health. According to DCH, physical activities such as walking and running, along with community engagement and social interaction, have demonstrated a positive effect on mental health. "Getting out there and doing something physical in a social capacity does help people who are coping with depression," said Brenda Buchanan, DCH manager of volunteer and client services. In 2016, about 80 people took part in Defeat Depression and the organization is hoping for the same turnout on May 6. Buchanan said the walk is fairly short and participants can choose from a three- or fivekilometre distance. "Its a lovely area, lovely walk," said Buchanan, describing Lions Valley Park. Distress Centre Halton has set a goal of raising $18,000 at this year' s walk. Buchanan noted 75 per cent of the funds will support the distress line at DCH, while the remaining money will go toward the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. "It' s very important for us to raise funds to help keep the phone lines open here in Halton," said Buchanan, noting the group has about 100 volunteers and receives more than 1,000 calls every month. "We provide a lot of really important support to members of the Halton community." Distress Centre Halton recently changed its name because it is now a regional service with two locations -- Oakville and Georgetown, Buchanan said. The locations are streamlining services under the Halton banner. "Hopefully, by the end of this year, we will have a new phone system so we will be able to share resources in that way, as well," said Buchanan. Defeat Depression takes place Saturday, June 24 at Lion' s Valley Park, 2417 Fourth Line. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk/run will begin at 10 a.m. There is no minimum fee to participate. To register online, visit http://bit.ly/2p9R8tL. For more information, www.defeatdepression. ca. Student Special OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 A M -3 PM Egg & Bacon Burger Served w ith Grilled Potatoes Other Sides Available offer ends June 30th , 2017 Off Dundas St. (#5 Hwy) between Meadowridge Dr. & Eighth Line - Shoppes on Dundas Plaza 2501 Prince Michael Drive, Oakville 9 0 5 .2 5 7 .5 1 2 6 · www.sunnysidegriM.com K-CUP SUPERSTORE C O FFEE, HO T C H O C O LA TE & TEA M IX & GUY FIERI, CAKE BOSS, HURRICANE, WOLFGANG PUCK, MATCH AUTHENTIC DONUT SHOP, BARNIE'S BLEND, BARRIE HOUSE O V E R 5 0 0 MARTINSONS, VAN HOUTTE, TIMOTHY'S,...AND MORE! FLAVO U RS W INNERS L j i jn n . u * r rs is i M E N U U P S Q R N E R WWW.KOFFEEKORNEROAKVILLE.COM 2 4 0 NORTH SERVICE RD W OAKVILLE, ONT L6M 2G 2 o DORVAL CROSSING E (WINNERS PLAZA) N O R T H S E R V IC EROADW 647 793-9712 - LEATHER BRACELET Up to $55 V alue W ith yo u r $125 PANDORA Purchase PANDORA THE P A N D O R A STORE AT BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE · 905.792.8820 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE · 905.828.5902 MAPLEVIEW CENTRE · 905.632.5400 SQUARE ONE · 905.232.0661 * Free PANDORA leather bracelet (up to $55 retail value). Purchase of $125 or more must be before taxes to qualify. Limit 5 per person. While supplies last at participating retailers. Bracelet selection may vary by store. Excludes gift card purchase. Charms sold separately. Not valid with prior purchases. Upgrades allowed on select styles. In-store only and not valid with previous purchase.