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Focus On Fundraising:
New fundraiser provides valuable information on
health issues & raises $9,000
On Sunday, November 9th, Carolyn Whiskin hosted a
Women’s Health Symposium in benefit of the
Burlington Teen Tour Band’s tour to Japan. Carolyn
is a pharmacist, certified menopause practitioner &
motivational speaker. She has spoken on various
topics across Canada to physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, family health teams and members of the
public.
Carolyn and her husband are band alumni and have two
children currently in the band (Hilary and Claire).
The 3 hour symposium featured information on
menopause, peri-menopause, osteoporosis, heart
health, fitness, nutrition, stress and sleep. A
proper breast self-examination was taught by
Margaret-Anne Cranfield of Breast Cancer Support
Services. Margaret brought 20 “artificial breasts”
impregnated with lumps for women to examine. Sue
Abell and Lesley Megarry instructed the group in
some strengthening and stretching exercises. The
Osteoporosis Society set up an information booth as
well. This event was made possible through donations
from McKesson, Apotex, Pfizer and Lynn Curtain-Lang
of Edward James who purchased 50 tickets for her
clients. The staff of Brant Arts and Langford’s IDA
volunteered their time in preparing information
packages, door prizes and working at the symposium.
Carolyn and her other guest speakers also
volunteered their time in preparing and giving their
presentations. The City of Burlington generously
offered the Senior’s Centre at no charge. Over 200
women attended the event raising over $4,000 in
ticket sales. This was matched by Brant Arts owner
Tim Langford to bring the total donation to over
$9,000. It was a wonderful afternoon and we have
received many positive comments from the women who
attended.
Article taken from
the Burlington Teen Tour Band’s Booster Bulge Page 4
Breast Cancer runs at Bronte
Run to heal is the message tomorrow (Saturday) at
Bronte Creek Provincial Park for the seventh annual
Brant Arts IDA Healing for Breast Cancer races.
Both the five- and 10-kilometre races have a walk
and/or run along the scenic roads throughout the
park.
Anyone who raises $60 in pledges receives a free
entry into the race and those that raise over $150
will receive a gift certificate from one of the
various healers that will be present at the event
offering their services. These include massage
therapy, raiki treatments, chiropractic and more.
Registration is available on race day at the park
from 8 a.m. until the race starts at 10 a.m.
Proceeds from this event go directly to Breast
Cancer Support Services, a self-help non-profit
organization for people diagnosed with breast cancer
and those concerned about breast health.
For information about BCSS, contact Laura Stevenson
at 905-634-2333.
For race information, visit
www.vrpro.ca.
Article from the Burlington Post (June 12th, 2009)
Pharmacist honoured Nov 30/2005
Burlington Post
It has been a time of 'firsts' for a Burlington
pharmacist.
Carolyn Whiskin recently won a national commitment
to care award for patient care and has become a
certified menopause practitioner.
"More than 100 people were nominated for the award,
so this is very nice," said Whiskin, who works at
Brant Arts Dispensary.
The pharmacist said she was thrilled at the notes of
support from patients, physicians and colleagues on
her behalf while she was being considered for the
award.
Whiskin speaks at conferences across Canada and
during her career has offered programs giving her
direct patient contact. Sixteen years ago, she asked
Brant Arts Dispensary owner Dick Hainsworth about
developing an education program there. The pharmacy
was redesigned accordingly and since then Whiskin
has provided advice and seminars for patients on
numerous topics.
These have included asthma, diabetes, women's
health, stroke, heart disease, smoking cessation,
pain, first-aid for new mothers and other topics.
She said improving patients' quality of life is a
key goal for her.
Whiskin recently expanded to another area of
expertise by writing a North American Menopause
Society's (NAMS) competency exam, enabling her to
become a certified menopause practitioner.
"So many women have issues with menopause," said
Whiskin. "This is a way to have a health
professional with you and focus on your options."
Patients can make appointments directly with her or
be referred by their doctor. She will be evaluating
all aspects of their health as it relates to
menopause and perimenopause.
Health professionals like physicians, nurses and
pharmacists can become certified menopause
practitioners, but few do, said Whiskin.
"Because of the physician shortage, it's nice to
have other health practitioners in the area to see,"
she said.
Whiskin will examine the risks versus benefits of
various remedies, whether they're homeopathic,
compounded, herbal or others. "There are lots of
different options."
She said matters like osteoporosis, heart health and
hormone replacement change for women as they age.
"A lot of women go through this time in life without
realizing it's hormones," said Whiskin.
Family and health history, exercise and diet are
also examined, she said.
Whiskin said appointments are not covered by Ontario
Health Insurance Plans (OHIP), but could be billed
on private insurance plans with a health spending
account.
For more information, call 905-637-3833.
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