Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Sunday, May 12th, the Stanton Regional Hospital, in cooperation with Arctic Runners' Club, the Yellowknife Seniors' Society and the YWCA held a Mother's Day osteoporosis walk/run.

The purpose of this event was to raise awareness and funds for the crippling disease of osteoporosis, which is a serious health issue for many women. Regular physical activity is a key preventative step which women can take against this disease. Approximately 130 men, women and children and dogs walked or ran the 10-kilometre course and returned back to the Stanton Regional Hospital, where the Lion's Club supplied a barbecue. The Lion's Club also funded a jazzy T-shirt, which all participants received with their registration fee. Many local businesses sponsored this event through donations of food, prizes, gift certificates and other forms of support. Funds were raised through registration fees and pledges. While the total is not yet in, several hundred dollars is expected which would be shared between the Osteoporosis Society of Canada and education and awareness programs at Stanton Regional Health Board.

I have been informed that there are still wonderful T-shirts available at a cost of $10. That will be a donation to osteoporosis and they can be obtained from Stanton Regional Hospital. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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