Lee Anthony

Kale Archambault, 4, with magician Antony Lee.

CORNWALL - The Children's Treatment Centre Bike-A-Thon Plus! will be a fun-filled day for the young, young at heart,. families, and individuals wishing to make a difference in the life of a child. The children's activities, taking place on Saturday May . ~ 24th at St. Lawrence College, will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The children's activities event proudly features face painting by Laurie Legue and helpers from the Early Years Centre. There is also a magic show with Antony Lee, magician, free pony rides, plenty of games, coloring and prizes for children. There is never a dull moment for the children! The Children's Activities are coordinated again this year by Anthony Joubert and Tara Zeran.

"What inspires me to be involved in any aspect I can with the Children's Treatment Centre is the value that I place in allchildren" states Joubert. "For each moment I devote to the centre that is aiding in the achievement of the centre's goals, I see it as helping provide the necessary counselling time that each child deserves to have as they move through the healing process."

Along with Joubert is Zeran representing Bell Aliant, the sponsor of the children's event. "I am always amazed at how many people are surprised and delighted that this event is free, and really is all about the children playing and enjoying themselves" states Zeran.

In addition to the Children's Activities, there are various other activities to meet the needs and interests of all age groups, such as: 5K/1OK Walk, Car Rally, Ceremonial Walk, Seniors Walk, Wheel-A-Thon, Cycling, Family Fun Run, Motorcycle Ride, Poncho's Pony Pals, Rock-A-Thon, and Zumba Kids. Participate individually or form a team to compete for a trophy.

Entertainment includes the Brigadoons, the McCullough Dancers, a Magic Show, Face Painting and Clowns. A free pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and hot dogs and hamburgers and soft drinks are available for all participants from 11:00 a.m. We thank our Event sponsors: BMO Bank of Montreal, Standard-Freeholder, Craig Keen Despatie Markell LLP and McDonald's Restaurants.

For additional information, please call the Children's Treatment Centre at 613-933-4400 or e-mail ctc-sdg@cogeco.net.