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News and [nfqrmation 0n the Program t Look» filo‘rithe ROSE Garden to a Women ’s Institutes Runfor the Cure Last October, Thornton WI and friends took the ROSE (rural ontario sharing education) Program to a new level when they formed ti team and participated in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundations CIBC “Run For the Cure" 7 one of Canada's largest single-Clay Fundraisers for breast cancer research and programs. The Run, which began in 1992, is unique among large fundraising events it is organized entirely by almost 10,000 volunteers, many of whom have been touched by breast cancer, either personally, through a family member or someone they know What makes Thornton Wl‘s program unique is the way in which they went about accomplishing their goals. In order to raise money for the run they held a “Touch of Class" fashion show featuring fall fashion trends In addition to the show, ’t‘mation displays and educational marerials on breast cancer were available t everyone attending, In the true spirit of the ROSE Program â€" not only did Thornton W] raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, but they also took the opportunity to educate on the dangers of breast cancer and promoted the scope of Women's Institutes influence in their community. Congratulations Thornton WI! I fl ,â€" I t" _ é .5 ppear i your next Home & Country! 4;, February 2005 ' Number 6 Index WI Runs for the Cure Down the Garden Path ROSES Are Blooming Community Building Toolbox Cultivate Your Mind Dear Julie Cover (inwasz The FWIO gratefully acknowledges the Onlono Trillium Foundation ltii'su])])ilrtii1g the “ROSES are Bit mining Evpanmon Pi't lieu, THE ONTARIO THILLIUM FuuNDAYtoN LA FDNDAYIDN YRILLIIJM u: L‘BNYAHID The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agent} of the Ministn of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation With Sltlll million in annual funding from the pit ii'tiites charitable gaming initiative. the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitahle and not-ihi'»pi'ii|it organizations in the arts, culture sports. recreation, environment and social seivtcc secton 7’30. -6 riirnlunl. name Nth im at For more information: Federated Women's institutes of Ontario Provincial Oil-ice 7383 \V’cllington Road 50 RR 5. Guelph O tat'io NlH (all Phnnc: (519) 850-3073 Fax- (<19) SSbAfio Email: roseprogmmm twin OILGl \Y/ehsite: \nnv. l'wu ton ,ca/rose