Easter Seals Telethon returns Sunday

The annual Easter Seals Telethon will be broadcast live on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. airing on CHEX TV and TVCogeco.

For 46 years the Telethon has been entertaining and informing viewers while raising essential funds for children and youth with physical disabilities as part of the annual fundraising and awareness campaign.

“Money raised this year will be used to help families in our region who are applying for funding for mobility assistant equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, van lifts, ramps and braces and sending kids to fully accessible camp,” says Coralie Jacobs, senior development officer.

This year’s goal is $80,000. During the broadcast there will be live interviews, along with visits by Easter Seals families, local celebrities and radio hosts including Stu Harrison, Graham Hart, Mike Melnik, Teresa Kazsuba and more. This year’s ambassador is Kaydance Lane, 8, who loves horseback riding, skiing, and watching hockey and baseball.

“Last year was Kaydance’s first trip to Easter Seals Camp Merrywood. She went for five days all by herself and loved it. This year, she will be going alone for 10 days,” continues Jacobs. “We have a new Junior Host this year, Tai Young, an Easter Seals Ambassador who will be interviewing our long-time hosts and asking about how they got in-

volved with Easter Seals.”

Donations can be made anytime at www.eastersealstelethon.org/ peterborough, or you can make a pledge during the Telethon on April 8.

For more information, please contact Coralie Jacobs at 705-7614159 or visit www.easterseals.org.

Fleming Open House

Fleming College will host its spring Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at its campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg, as well as at the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood.

“Fleming’s Open House provides an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the college – its programs, facilities, and life on campus,” says Laura Copeland, communications officer. “The day will include tours of the campus, residences, and the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre as well as the opportunity to speak directly with faculty, staff, and students.”

There will be information sessions on financial aid options, onand off-campus housing, and transitioning to college for students with an Individual Education Plan. Visitors can also learn more about the many student services and supports available including health services, counselling and accessible education services, Career services, tutoring services and academic skills.

Live demonstrations include a mock crime scene in the Justice lab, freshly baked cookies in the Culinary lab, and demonstrations from the Esthetician and Massage Therapy students in the Spa + Clinic at the Sutherland Campus.

New this year, there will be tours and demonstrations at the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood where there is a burn tower search and rescue maze and more.

“Fleming is currently experiencing its highest enrolment ever at more than 6,800 students,” continues Copeland. “Newer programs such as Graphic Design-Visual Communication and Construction Engineering Technician as well as a new two-year Business-Human Resources program are popular choices among students along with programs such as Child and Youth Care and Educational Support.”

For more information, or to register, please visit flemingcollege.ca/openhouse