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Local East Indian community hits the pavement in support of Grand River Cancer Centre embers of the East Mlndian Community of Waterloo Region promise the fifth and final walkathon to raise funds for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre will be their biggest and best yet. Over the past four years, the walkathon has raised more than $52,000 for the cancer centre, averaging close to $15,000 per year, and surpassing the camâ€" paign goal of $50,000 a year ahead of schedule. But with hundreds expected to lace up for the event this Sunday, and with an impressive list of digniâ€" taries scheduled to particiâ€" pate, organizers are confiâ€" dent the walkathon will raise a record amount for local cancer treatment services. "This year our expectaâ€" tion is higher," said coâ€"chair Chandrika Anjaria. "We would like to raise $25,000. We want to reach out to more people." The East Indian Commuâ€" nity of Waterloo Region Walkathon originated in 1992, and at that time was a fundraiser for the local United Way. The five clubs that make up the local East Indian Community organization â€" the Canadian South Asian Club, Club 55, the East Indian Ladies Club, the Gujarati Cultural Associaâ€" tion and the Indiaâ€"Canada Association â€" decided five years ago to direct the event‘s funds towards the region‘s new cancer centre, which was then in the very early planning stage. "A lot of us felt that the need was so high," said coâ€" chair Dr. Kerr Banduk, a Waterloo dentist."I know in my own practice, I hear a lot. One young child comes to mind â€" a 12â€"yearâ€"old, who actually passed away. The parents had to drive him every day, twice "And at a time when the family is already going through such a rough time, to drive somebody every day, it can cost them their job. And they‘re doing everything for the child." sometimes, to Hamilton for radiation therapy because it wasn‘t available here. This year, organizers have launched a more aggressive campaign to proâ€" mote the event, mailing information about the walkathon to all members of the five clubs in the larger organization. Organizers have also turned to local media in an effort to extend a welcome to the community at large, and are inviting those outâ€" side the local East Indian LIFESTYLE Participants in this Sunâ€" day‘s walkathon will have the chance to win raffle prizes and will be treated to a light lunch after completing one of the event‘s two loops. community to enjoy the event. "There‘s a fiveâ€"kilometre loop and a 10â€"kilometre loop â€" and there‘s one loop right around the food table," laughed Banduk. "We‘re hoping the light lunch attracts participants. Espeâ€" cially in the East Indian community, food talks." If the food and the spirit of giving isn‘t enough to attract participants, perhaps the chance to rub elbows with local and international dignitaries will entice. Those scheduled to par n aIT Th ticipate include Consulâ€" General of India Divyabh Manchanda, Deputy Preâ€" mier of Ontario Elizabeth Witmer, Waterloo MP Andrew Telegdi, Kitchener MP _ Karen _ Redman, Waterloo Mayor Lynne Woolstencroft, cancer cenâ€" tre director Dr. Brian Dingle, and cancer centre corporate director Sue Robertson. The East Indian Commuâ€" nity Walkathon for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre will be held Sept. 15 at the University of Waterloo Student Life Cenâ€" tre (Campus Centre). Regisâ€" tration begins at 9 a.m. For further information, or to obtain pledge forms, contact Kerr Banduk at 888â€"7860. The City of Waterloo Volunteer Services is currently recruiting for three volunteer positions. On Sept. 15. the Terry Fox Run needs numerous volunteers to help with the registration, set and to direct and assist the participants who are expected to attend. More than 30 responsible and reliable volunâ€" teers, 16 and older, are needed. Teens aged 14 or 15 are welcome to volunteer with a parent as a great way to chalk up some community service hours. The second opportunity is for occasional leaders for hikes and walks for the RIM Park Hike/Walk Club. The club is looking for hiking enthusiasts with indeâ€" pendent transportation to help plan and lead local hikes or walks for participants aged 55 and older startâ€" ing this month. Leaders will each take charge of two Wednesday afternoon walks during the eightâ€"week fall session. It‘s a great opportunity to socialize, keep fit and enjoy the outdoors while providing a service to others. The city is also looking for leaders for the Senior Travel Club. A responsible, outgoing adult is needed to assist with monthly dayâ€"trips by bus to interesting destinations leaving from RIM Park. Ensure the comâ€" fort, safety and enjoyment of olderâ€"adult participants while benefiting from travel privileges. For information about these or other volunteer opportunities, call Wendy Macintosh with the city‘s volunteer services at 888â€"6488, or eâ€"mail wmacintosh@city.waterlo0.on.ca. The Lincoln Road Chapel, formerly the Lakeshore Bible Chapel, is celebrating its move to a new facility at 145 Lincoln Rd. in Waterloo. On Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. a special ribbonâ€"cutting cereâ€" mony will be held, with Mayor Lynne Woolstencroft and other special guests in attendance. _ s From 2â€"5 p.m., there will be an open house for the public to come and see the changes that have been made to the facility, and have some food and fun. . Help support the community by attending the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Camâ€" paign kickoff barbecue, Sept. 12. â€" e On Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. there will be a special Sunâ€" day church service. Visitors are welcome to attend. _ _ Human Resources Development Canada in Kitchâ€" ener will host the event, and proceeds will support the United Way and Healthpartners. _ For $4, guests can enjoy a hot dog, drink and a door prize ticket. s â€" e _ Guests can also buy three putts in the GCWCC putting contest for $2. _ The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 409 Weber St. W. Everyone is welcome. Lincoln Road Chapel opens in new facility Government of Canada to host charitable barbecue At 3 p.m., a special dedication service will be held. City of Waterloo seeks volunteers P in Waterioo Miâ€"Ya»â€"] â€" 746‘i66e % FINANCING u Ask for details WATERLOO NORTH Northfield at the Parkway