CAMPUS NEWS - Durham College and UOIT

2 The Chronicle March 17, 2009
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The display was set up in Vendor’s Alley,
and had pamphlets, shower hangers for
self-examinations and a “guess the number
game”. Eight jars set on the table were filled
with things like rockets, caramel candies,
licorice, gum balls, chocolate, and because
it is the health centre, there was a jar full of
condoms. It was 50 cents per guess and if
you guessed right, you won whatever is in
the jar.
Another display that was more about informing
students than making money was
from the Learner Support Centre. Right outside
their office, above the computer commons,
they had a poster board set up with
information about breast cancer and where
it comes from, how to detect it and the treatments.
Kathy Bryers said they were the only
display that had any information on male
breast cancer.
“A lot of people focus on female breast
cancer, but men can get it as well,” said Bryers.
The centre also had a candy sale, a white
elephant sale (lots of toys) and a new/used
jewelry sale for the fundraising portion of
the event.
The Career Services/Student Life office
set up one display that was mainly focused
on having fun and raising money. They had
an office fun house equipped with a clown,
piñata and a bobbing-for-fish game. They
also had candy apples and popcorn for sale.
Other events that were there to entertain
were a children’s art show done by the
Early Learning Centre, a breast cancer trivia
game done by the Provost Office/Associate
Provost, Teaching and Learning Office, and
the Chuck-a-Colleague-for-Cancer, done by
the Innovation Centre.
But the most popular event of the day
was the Jail n’ Bail, put together by the Centre
for Students with Disabilities. Teachers
Lisa’s Beads leave
a lasting legacy
By Jayme Quinn
Chronicle Staff
The Power of Pink Campaign hit campus March 11, and to
support the day, Lisa’s Beads was there to lend a helping hand.
Lisa’s Beads is a fundraising project run by Doug McBride, his
two daughters and three nieces.
In 2003, Lisa McBride passed away after a her five-year battle
with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She left behind husband Doug,
and daughters, Spencer and Taylor.
“Within weeks of her death my niece Shannon was inspired
to make and sell bracelets to raise money for cancer research,”
said McBride.
Spencer, Taylor and two cousins, Kristine and Hannah, joined
Shannon in the endeavour.
The girls decided to name their bracelets Lisa’s Beads, in memory
of his wife, their mother and their aunt. Each bracelet carries
a tag describing the project and where the money is donated.
On Dec. 29, 2003, the girls handed over their first cheque to
the Canadian Cancer Society in Newmarket.
“The girls raised over $1,000 from their bracelets in just a few
months,” said McBride.
Lately they have slowed down in the sales and promotions
but still participate in events such as the Breast Cancer Walk and
Power of Pink.
CAMPUS NEWS
and staff from Durham College and UOIT
were “convicted” and thrown in a jail cell,
and were not allowed out until they posted
their bail.
Some of the jailbirds were John Burt,
Margaret Greenley, Jane Davis, Ralph Aprile
and Scott Barker.
Barker, the athletic co-ordinator for UOIT
and Durham College, was approached and
he was excited to participate.
“It was a fun way to get involved in a
very important campaign,” said Barker. “
The progress made over the years in raising
money for this research has been astounding,
so when I was approached to be involved
I was happy to help out.”
Barker raised just over $100 and was set
free.
At 3 p.m. there were some “special” arrests
being made. The president, Don Lovisa,
was the first to be convicted. He was
charged with many things, including overuse
of technology and loitering in the hallway
after business hours.
Lovisa had his “lawyer” present through
the proceeding, which helped him get a
lesser sentence, but in total he was to raise
$400 for his bail. To help his defence, he
raised $275 before he was even sentenced.
SA president Amy England was also
charged.
Her lawyer, a fellow student, helped her
plead her case to the judge, who was quite
fond of the students. England’s lawyer requested
the bail be set at $50.
“Because success matters here and the
students come first, I will accept your request
of a $50 bail,” said the judge.
The event gathered students from the college
and university, professors, and support
staff and raised a hefty amount of money for
the worthy cause.
“I thought it was an excellent event and
very well organized and carried out,” said
Barker.
The Power of Pink committee will be donating
half of the proceeds to the Heather
Griffith Breast Assessment Centre, which
In 2008, after slowing down, the girls raised $12,000, bringing
their total to $116,000 in five years.
“I’m quite proud of my girls,” said McBride. “They reached out
and made that difference. Not only did it affect themselves but
(they) supported others.”
Photo by Jayme Quinn
LADIES WITH HOPE AND STYLE: From left: Joyce Marshall, Patty Lea, Barb Logan and Carolyn McCutcheon
proudly wear the T-shirts they were selling in Vendor’s Alley March 11 during the Power of Pink celebrations
on campus. The money from the shirts goes towards cancer research and supporting the annual
Gala of Hope charity event.
Photo by Jayme Quinn
BEADS FOR A CAUSE: Taylor McBride with the
bracelets made in memory of her mom.
will soon be located at Lakeridge Health in
Oshawa.
The centre will provide patients with coordinated
timely access to breast assessment.
“The primary goal is to provide reassurance
as quickly as possible to those without
cancer, and to those who have been diagnosed,”
said Carolyn McCutcheon, from the
Oshawa Hospital Foundation.
The assessment centre will also bring
necessary procedures (mammography,
ultrasound and breast assessment) to one
area.
With the support of the school, the Power
of Pink committee is sure they will reach
their final goal of $25,000 to receive gold ribbon
status from the cancer society.
“I don’t know what our financial result is.
Right now it doesn’t matter,” said Liesje de
Burger, as a final thought for how the whole
day went.
“What I do know is that the campus enjoyed
the day. That’s huge!”
Brush up on your
breast cancer
knowledge
By Lauren Thomas
Chronicle Staff
Breast cancer is the most commonly
diagnosed cancer in women in Canada. It
is also found in men, but is less common.
Breast cancer can affect women of all
ages, but most cases occur in women over
the age of 50.
An estimated 170 men will be diagnosed
every year with breast cancer, 50
will die of it.
On average, 431 Canadian women will
be diagnosed with breast cancer every
week.
On average, 102 Canadian women will
die of breast cancer every week.
One in nine women is expected to develop
breast cancer in her lifetime. One in
28 women will die of it.
The percentage of women affected by
breast cancer has declined since 1969 in
women aged 20-39.
Source: Canadian Cancer Society