Walk the wi Sunday, June 11. 2000 - North Shore News - 21 ——— HEALTH rd t day Boosting awareness of a misundersteod illness THE North Shore Branch of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society is holding its 9th annual Walk the World for Schizophrenia in West Vancouver today. The walk begins at 10 a.m. and is intended to raise aware- ness of schizophrenia and how it impacts the fives of those afflicted. One out of every 100 Canadians will be diagnosed with schizophrenia at some time in their life. Perhaps more startling than the numbers of people with schizophrenia is the tact ‘that most often a person will be struck with the illness beoween the ages of 16 and Despite the high incidence, schizophrenia remains one of the most misunderstood of all mental iHnesses, according to the North Shore Branch of the B.C, Schizophrenia Society. Public perception is of multiple personalities, aggres- sive behaviour and uncontral fable fits of rage. It is a perception common- ly fuelled by Hollywood images that are quite different from reality, according to the North Shore Branch of the B.C, Schizophrenia Society. More than 60 participants are expected to walk and raise awareness about schizophrenia today. The walk will take place on a picturesque route from John Lawson Park, along the sea- wall to Dundarave and back. The North Shore Branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society and) Family Support Centre is located ar at 205- 1865 Marine Dr. in’ West Vancouver, The centre is financially supported by the North Shore Health Region. It provides support) and information on major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, mood disorders (depression and bipolar illness), Alzheimer’s and cating disor- ders. North = Shore — Health Region vice-chair Michact Hoole will faunch this year's Walk othe = World for Schizophrenia event. Anyone wishing informa- tion about the North Shore Branch oof the — B.C. Schizophrenia Society and the Family Support Centre may call 926-0856. Picture the air that we breathe THE British Columbia Lung . Association is holding a photogra- phy contest that focuses on “cap- turing fresh air” on film. - Thousands of amateur photographers are expected to take their best shots for the British Columbia Lung Association’s Fresh Air Photo Contest. Now in its 16th year, the contest is intended to raise awareness of the impor- tance of clean air and the environment. Last year more than 5,000 entries from British - Columbia and Alberta were submitted in the contest, which is co-sponsored by London Organizers hope the photos will be a reminder of the importance of having fresh, clean air to breathe. The contest contains four categories: kids; sports, leisure and travel; animals and nature; and scenery. Submissions are accepted in colour or black and white prints or slides. The entry deadline is June 30. 2000. Donated prizes include a Pentax camera and binoculars, Sony Sports Walkmans, Fuji cameras and film, a Norco bicycle, and Outbound daypacks and fanny packs. Fresh Air Photo Contest entry forms and contest details are available from all London Drugs outlets or by calling the British Columbia Lung Association 665-5864. Strolling to school ~ BOUNDARY elementary student Shadi Balanji checks out the school’s schedule for the “Way to Go” Walking Wednesday program. The school program complete with routes and volunteer adults started June 7, which was Clean Air Day. Geensdale Organic and Natural Food Store POUL Ste FALE REPISE f My ¢ . bry ‘ Ee Na Gi a STORE HOURS MON TO FRI SAM TO 9PM 12 - June 18, 2600 w beie ng a youd Z 5 4 anic Or * Produce ° Beef * Chicken : Milk * Eags * Dairy : Breads * Salt Spring Lamb 3030 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver Fax: 987-6155 SAT &SUN 8AMTO 7PM TEL: 98'7-G644