By Susan Jacques

The Yamaska Valley Optimist Club will hold its annual Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 5.

The walk will start at Centre Lac-Brome, 270 Victoria in Knowlton.

Both walks start at 9:15 a.m.

• A 5-km walk
• A 1.5-km walk around Lions Park for seniors and individuals with reduced mobility
  A minimum donation of $25 is requested.

NEW THIS YEAR:
“The Kids Wonder Walk” — a 1.5-km walk for kids 10 and under starts at 10:30 a.m.
Parents can accompany their children.
A donation box will be available on site.

Chair Yoga will also be available for those in treatment or recovering.

Honorary Presidents this year:

• Shelley Mizener and her dog Cash
• Dr. Christine Cadrin, gynaecologist

All proceeds go to the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a new mammography machine.

Register online at www.bmpfoundation.ca or on site.
Participants must sign a waiver at the community centre.
Info: Lucy Davis, 450-330-2625