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Community has to be more involved in competition, says city councillor last year the " named Waterloo (me of the world's top 21 smart communities. weeding out 400 other entries. Earlier this year that list was whittled down to seven. and Waterloo kept its place in line by showing off its col- lective focus on innovation and technology that builds Today is World Blood Dnnm Day, and Canadian Blood Services will honour Canada's blond donors by juining over 192 World Health trrganizatiort vWIIUI momhrrs and mun- thot 200 voluntary blond donor orgunizuiitrtts to celchrate tic sclflt-ss an of Itltrod, Continued from page I "Out of the blue in the last 18 months, a hard- working group of volunteers have put Waterloo on the world map as never before." New York for the announce mam human. plaueivis and bone Ck! _ A iiiit"r', o":, "," _',' , RIV'ER marrow donation. Several clinics will be held today. In addition. this is National Blood Donor Week in Camr Ja, "World Blood Dunur Day and National Blood Donor Week ofTcrs arm residents u chance to say thanks In the hundn‘ds of thousands of Canadians who. with year, community. With a population of slightly more than 1 10.000 people. Waterloo was up against cities, such as Tian, jim China, with populations in the millions in the final leg ofthe race. But Whaley said the local team wasn't intimidated by the global giants Waterloo was up against. And. he said, the experi- ence will put them in a good position for future contests. Thirty-five judges from around the world. as well as a central group based in India, made the final choice. "So what do we do with Stroke of luck? donate blood. blood prod- ucts or hone marrow," says Indy Compton, Regional 19ircctor for Canadian Blood Services in Southern Ontario. “We "cud more Canadi- aim to lead by example and become regular blood dunurs like the ones we are honouring today." "But next year needs to be more of a community effort. As Taipei was now in their third try, they have their business leaders wav- ing the flag. They have every media outlet on side and on site. They are funded locally. provincially and nationally. They have every citizen believing. ' "Waterloo is one of the worlds most intelligent communities. We see now what it takes lo be number one." this opportunity?" he asked. "Well, we use it as a launch- ing pad for the future of course. Patricia Kirton had experienced numbness, tingling Patricia was given IPA - a powerful clot busting and paralysis of her limbs before, but this time was medication that restored oxygen fltm to her brain. different. She couldn't move a muscle. The 65 gear Within 20 minutes, her symptoms were gone. A few old Fergus woman knew she was having a stroke and days later she was bark at home. _ so did her husband. He immediately called 911. Today, Patricia savours every moment of her full and Instead of taking Patricia to the local hospital, active life. She's fortunate, but knows lurk had paramedics rushed her straight to the Grand River nothing to do with it. She knew the signs of stroke, Hospital District Stroke Centre in Kitchener. and the people who saved her knew what to'do. lyiru"t Count on a stroki- of luck. lulu“ the signs. kuoxx " hat in do. What things can put you at risk? q Age over 65 gears " q Women past menopause or . Birth control pulls " q Family history of stroke . E or "mini-stroke" (TIA) q Atrial fibrillation . High blood pressure (hypertension) Stroke Prevention & Preparedness Forum Making lifestyle changes and learning to recognize the warning Signs of stroke can help save a life Wednesday, June 21. 2006 at the Kitchener Auditorium's Viewing Lounge 400 East Avenue, Kitchener (Access from GRT Bus Route It) 4:30 pl: V1511 With Community Health Representatives, 7:00 pa: Guest Speakers Br. Dwight Sm - Medical Director and Chief Neurologist, District Stroke Centre . Della " - Nurse Practitioner from Me Secondary Stroke Prevention (linit A Stub Survive! A Sharing their experiences with you q Cool drink prowded . Free blood pressure clinic Call: 519-74943“) (m. 3586) for more information about this FREE Public Forum 9il'ritme gray Saturday June 24, 2006 11:00 am. " 4:09 pm. Admission by do',tapn, . Canadian Celtic Band Failte C, _ . Over 25 Historical perno,r1sttihri" _ . Children's Activitjoi s' r" _cr . . Food Venues ‘“ ve'" _ . Guest Lecturers: Peter Findlay on Ramp Art and Carolyn Blackstock on Family Recipes 0 1-3 pm. Horse-drawn wagon rldes . 1 pm. Historic Fashion Chow _ Front Lawn of Castle Kilbride 60 Snyder's Road West Baden, ON (519) 6868444 7/%(Isft)fm q Diabetes 0 Hugh cholesterol . Smoking . Being overweight o Inactivity . Stress . Excess alcohol use www.castlekilbride.com Patricia was given tPA - a powerful clot busting medication that restored oxygen fltm to her brain. Within 20 minutes, her symptoms were gone. A few days later she was bark at home. _ Today, Patricia savours every moment of her full and active life. She's fortunate, but knows luck had nothing to do with it. She knew the signs of stroke, and the people who saved her knew what to'do. Recognize the warning signs of stroke: . Weakness . Trouble speaking . VISIon problems . Headaches . (httmess Cell bt-t immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. trf1i)ilmot