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Thousands of people from across the Region will take to the streets for the fifth anniversary of the Manulife event, in which riders Participants in last ye pedal for pledges for the Heart and _ $119,000 for the Heart Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Ontario. The disease may be Canada‘s ukmuu.h&:mkn“nfligpkmydm in promoting the event which last year attracted 1,375 riders who raised $119,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. This year‘s goal of $125,000 will stay right in the Kâ€"W area. "When looking at the number of riders and corporate teams, thsyarbpddflthhoi‘qpvmypod,'fidsm Westrop, coâ€"chair, Manulife Ride For Heart. "Now that it‘s in its fifth year, people are recognizing the event mdlpeoplcl!n-ymhil.thtyuyafim «4 instead of the local Heart and Stroke Foundation." Money raised this year will support three local programs, which whdt:lh.iS.‘AlSt.s,nelflthynhoolâ€"hnd MMde&Wo‘Mfiy m»ng.bc'n'lohecofm-dmplmflymivr,fly m.:wwmmmhm in secondary school; Living With Stroke, a sixâ€"week education "It‘s a unique event because it‘s a funâ€"family event and most importantly, it‘s just 2 ride and not a race." Westrop admitted that more families ride the 20â€"kilometre The casualties of heart and stroke disease are staggering. According to 1994 statistics, heart disease struck 4,582 male and 3299 lemale victims in Ontario, while stroke disease affected 3,527 females, compared to 2,421 males. Nationally, heart and stroke disâ€" ease claims 77,000 lives annually So, this Sunday‘s Manulife Ride for Heart is not just a bicycle ride, it‘s a ride of a lifetime, coming straight from the heart. Chances are that someone you know has been affected by Canada‘s No. 1 silent killer. Cyclists join forces to combat Canada‘s No. 1 killer Chronicle Staff Ride for Heart Participants in last year‘s Ride for Heart raised $119,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of 2897= \ s: Drive. ol nnlceit eepias in ces ce c pmaimnate in order to prevent delays on ri preregistered are requs on ride day, all participants who have mb&&ymmwfimwmmib'flm Participants can register during those hours with a Visa or Masâ€" tercard by calling 88â€"HEART. Also, registration will be available the day of the event between 71mafl&l°anudnm¢ufioqminmloohfi: Preregistration is still possible by May 31 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the event‘s two checkâ€"in centres located at the Heart and Stroke Foundation office Unit 8â€"41 River Rd. (near Victoria St.) or Manulife Financial, 500 King St., N., Waterloo. Pmmybitlihidividufi:dtiopnhfly(mot two adults, up to four children under 12 years). No fee for kids in 4 "The ride is June 1, but there‘s F PA still the follow up such as collectâ€" &1 | ing the money, handing out prizes ~9f. and Thank You awards, which «« takes us until September. The ‘s Ride for Heart raised _ Committee then meets in Novem:â€" nd Stroke Foundation of ber and starts organizing all over again," said Westrop. Committee members include Westrop and coâ€" chair Chris Murphy of the Heart and Stroke Foundation; Howard Stw.opemiasuungenjanflu,clnroltht&rpomzc}nl- Itngcmm:thonghty,mlm-pmidcmome :ll:tCulIwficamaMJudyHydc‘mcomdmmforflan Stroke. _ HONMET! ! ) FiB ) § {}?‘!: “"‘i"\‘ s 4 2 m J C & y Although the ride is a oneâ€"day event, the planning and organizaâ€" tion of the event takes 11 months. With 2,700 employees in five offices in the KW area, Manulife is Waterloo‘s second largest employet. According to Westrop, it‘s a project which saw employees pick up the ball to make it one of the area‘s largest singleâ€"day chariâ€" table events. "As long as they have fun and don‘t run any stop signs or red lights, then it‘s okay." route, but there are those competâ€" itive cyclists who enjoy the 50â€" kilometre marked route. Best selection * Best Staff * Best Value «Guaranteed! pacof e w . . x h i; a«aarn‘ m Ad 42 ‘ A A As part ol a crossâ€"Canada event that involves more than 150,000 marchers in 120 communities, local participants will take to the streets in uptown Waterloo May 31. The event is an opportunity for both Catholics and Prote to join together outside the walls of their respective church . The theme of this year‘s march is "Jesus: From Generation to Generation." The event begins at 1 p.m. with a rally (featuring David and Normaâ€"Jean Mainse of TVs 100 Huntley Street) at University Sta dium in Waterloo. For further information, call the March For Jesus office at 748â€"2918. # More than 3,000 people from Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo and Camâ€" bridge representing 50 different church denominations are expecied to take part in this weekend‘s fifth annual March For Grade 11 students at Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo collegiate institute andvocatioml!dlool'tm*“m!',aya‘ entreprencur showcase featuring a number of information dis plays from various community organizations that support small business development and entrepreneurship education in Water loo Region. The students will also present their own busines ideas and business plans. . Students are organizing the showcase with of winning mdburmhh‘awbfiwfmmfl‘ Economic Education as part of a Canadaâ€"wide competition. With support from the Canadian Bankers Association, the CFFE expects to generate 50 youth showcases across the country _ wwmummmm&l wmc«-nyfiuapvhe&-g.hw&mu,hi Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Community Opportunities Development Association, and Laurier Enterprise Centre m‘ event takes place at KCI on June 3 from 9â€"30 a m. to 1:30 p.m. As part of a crossâ€"Canada event that involves more The Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo, Cambridge, and Wellingion Coun Unluorthcâ€"d-uam-hhcfi Rama, a unique fundraising event to be held May 31 2long the Grand River. e ? Canoeâ€"Aâ€"Rama involvu"wlww rfl;: the Grand River from Freeport Jnâ€" to Moyers Landing in Blair, or, for those who want to paddlé further, River Blufls Park in Cambridge. All participants are asked to collea pledges to support the Canadian Cancer Society f The family event begins at Canoeing the Grand Inc. (37%4 King S E.) at 830 a.m. "€ 5 nC l Participants may â€" 4 4‘ C i U bring their own V RG, ' ' canoes or may rent KB P F (at a special rate & i iA 2 4 with free shuttle Â¥ W ‘ service) from Canoeing the Grand Inc. Kayaks are welcome. A free barbecue lunch will be provided fcrlnml Moycfklzndmg,h further information or to obtain a pledge sheet, call the Kitchener Waterloo Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society at 886â€"88#8 0 e o 6 e Totunh o Huoeg salmon in cook the inantly It m enough wearing continu recipe # your ove fits and smell in Vitami niacin @ salmon 2 Stuff Wash 1 Cut of Preheat