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The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba held a local Appreciation Night at the Victoria Inn on Tuesday evening. Al Ross, Area Manger from Brandon, attended the event and thanked everyone for helping the Foundation to raise funds for its research. "Heart disease is the number one killer, and sometimes people forget that," said Ross. "Through the efforts of our volunteers, we are able to raise valuable funds for heart and stroke research." Ross extended his appreciation to the people of this area who generously supported this cause when canvassers knocked on their door during the campaign held in February. This year's local campaign raised $6,179. Barb Corden of Flin Flon is the Program Coordinator for the North of 53 District. She also thanked the canvassers for their time and efforts. See 'Health' P.# Con't from P.# "Without the volunteers who canvass, the Heart and Stroke Foundation would not be able to help improve the health of Manitobans," said Barb. She added that the foundation's research, health promotion and advocacy, "helps to prevent and reduce disability and death from heart disease and stroke." Barb also noted that the students of McIsaac School raised $6,927 in their Jump For Heart fundraising campaign. Area schools take turns hosting this event. The next fundraising event for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba will be the Big Bike Ride for Stroke set for Saturday, August, 28. Anyone who wants more information on this should phone 687-8901. During Tuesday's Appreciation Night reception, volunteer pins were presented to area canvassers. Pins were awarded to: Five Year Pins: Katie Anderson, Marlene Anderson, Tony Haffick, Pat Hall, Rick Hall, Joan Huntley, Ken Jackson, Sinclair James, Richard Kozar, Bev Lantz, Mary McDonald, Kay Lyn Neuber, Jeannetta Smith, Rita Smith, Heather Werry, Myrle Whitbread and Linda Yeo. 10 Year Pins: Phyllis Antal, Debbie Bihun, Robert Corden, Bev Dojcak, Joyce Hordal, Ludwig Krzak, Kathleen McDonald, Anne Palmer, Tony Smida and Francis Wall. 15 Year Pins: Lil Bowes, Patrice Ellingson, Nora Fontaine, Trudie Klause, Blanche Kryschuk, Vi Lindgren, Debbie Olson and Dick Osika. 20 Year Pins: Rita Fortier and Betty Williams. 25 Year Pins: Joyce Mitchell and Andy Stewart.
