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Kim Hiltz was 27 years old when she discovered a lump in her breast. "You're too young," the doctors said. "Don't worry." But eight months and several tests later the diagnosis was clear: breast cancer. For Kim, it was the beginning of an unexpected journey. That was four years ago, in March 2001. Kim, a native New Brunswicker, had recently moved to Toronto from Fredericton to be with her new love, Chris. Kim was building her career in marketing and a new life in Toronto. It didn't seem like cancer could be a part of so many new beginnings, and certainly not at age 27. Over the next year Kim underwent a series of treatments in Toronto: surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. "I was young and healthy apart from the cancer," Kim says looking back, "And treatment was expected to be effective. We thought that would be the end of it." Read the rest of Kim's story... Kim's Update September 26, 2005 Hello everyone, Well hurricane Rita is now in the northern states and Houston is getting back to normal life. We were very lucky in the Houston area, as Rita landed in the eastern most part of Texas and caused only minimal damage to this city. Our condo has no damage and we have electricity and clean water. Even a hurricane can't keep Kim down. Kim has made remarkable improvements this week. She is feeling better and better each day and is looking forward to being discharged from the hospital within the next week. Kim and I will remain in Houston until the end of October, as Kim must make daily visits to MD Anderson. I will keep you updated on any further progress. Chris Last Updated ( Monday, 26 September 2005 ) Kim's Hope at the Fredericton Farmers Market Interested in buying a raffle ticket, making a donation or purchasing Kim’s Hope merchandise? Stop by our booth at the Boyce Farmer’s Market located at 665 George St. in Fredericton, NB on October 1 & 8 from 6 am to 1 pm. Drop by & see us at the market! Last Updated ( Saturday, 03 September 2005 ) Kim’s Hope at Dogs Fly Ball Tournament, October 1-2, Fredericton Come down to the Fredericton Exibition Grounds during the Dogs Fly Ball Tournament and support Kim’s Hope. We will be selling hound hankies and dog & cat treats. We will also have Kim’s Hope t-shirts and raffle tickets for sale. Hope to see you there! Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 September 2005 ) North Carolina: Rock from Hope & Hope for Kim, October 15, 2005 Show your support and join us at the Hibernian Pub Block Party on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary, NC from 6 - 11pm. Three local bands, Expect Delays, Noah Dress and Back Alley, have donated their time and talent for this Fundraising Event. Make sure you come out to enjoy the great music for a great cause, this will be the Block Party you don't want to miss! Last Updated ( Friday, 23 September 2005 ) Kim’s Hope Bowling Fundraiser in Saint John, October 15 Interested in having a fun day, an opportunity to win some great prizes & raise money for a great cause? Join us at the Kim’s Hope Bowling Fundraiser on October 15 from 1 to 4 pm, at the Saint John Bowlarama. All bowlers are required to raise $100 in pledges. Bowlers raising $200 or more will receive a FREE Kim’s Hope T-shirt. There will also be great prizes for the players with the most pledges. If you are interested in entering a team or would like to join an existing team, please contact Pam Doucette at 902-860-3495 or pamdoucette@rogers.com. * Saint John Bowlarama * 248 Lancaster Avenue * Saint John, NB E2M 2K8 * (506) 635-1700 Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 September 2005 ) Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament in Saint John, October 21 * Bill Maguire Center * Rothsay, NB * October 21, 7pm - 12 am Details: $25.00 gets you $150 dollars in play chips. Poker blinds increase every half hour. $25 Rebuys during the first 1.5 hours are optional. Prize payouts for the final table of eight. OVER $1000+ IN PRIZES!!! Sorry, no cash prizes. Tickets to be sold in advance and at the door. For more information or to get your tickets in advance, please contact one of the following: * Scott White at dswhite@eastlink.ca or 865-5022 * Tammy Mehan at tmehann618@rogers.com or 847-4737 Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 September 2005 ) Bowling Fundraiser For Kim's Hope in Toronto, October 22 Grab six friends and enter a team by contacting Kae Edwards at kae.edwards@sympatico.ca. Bowlers need to raise $100 in pledges in order to play. There will be great prizes for the players with the most pledges, so get out there and collect those pledges, bowlers! The bowling event will take place Saturday, October 22 from 1 - 4 pm at: * Playtime Bowl 33 Samor Rd Toronto, ON M6A 1J2 * www.playtimebowl.com * P: 416.787.4533 F: 416.787.4334 Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 September 2005 ) Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament in Halifax, October 22 * Kinsmen Center * 1st Lake Drive * Sackville, Halifax * Saturday, October 22, 7pm to 12am Details: $25.00 gets you $150 dollars in play chips. Poker blinds increase every half hour. $25 Rebuys during the first 1.5 hours are optional. Prize payouts for the final table of eight. OVER $1000+ IN PRIZES!!! Sorry, no cash prizes. Tickets to be sold in advance and at the door. For more information or to get your tickets in advance, please contact one of the following: * Scott White at dswhite@eastlink.ca or 865-5022 * Tammy Mehan at tmehann618@rogers.com or 847-4737 Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 September 2005 ) Bowl-A-Thon in Ottawa, October 23 Have a fun afternoon and help raise funds towards Kim's treatment. Team captains, gather five players and enter your team! Lots of prizes, including Most Pledges and Top Score! * Merivale Bowling Center, Ottawa, ON * Sunday, October 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm * Minimum of $100 pledges per bowler * Want to play but can't find a team of six people? No problem, we'll find a team for you. * Contact Kerry Keirstead at kkeirstead@rogers.com or 613.797.8824 to sign up! Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 September 2005 ) Fredericton Bowl-A-Thon October 28 Gather five players and enter your team! Lots of prizes, including Most Pledges and Top Score! * Kingwood Bowling Center, Fredericton, NB * Tentative Date: Friday, October 28, 7 pm - 9 pm * Minimum of $100 pledges per bowler * Want to play but can't find a team of six people? No problem, we'll find a team for you * Contact Kerry Keirstead at kkeirstead@rogers.com or 613.797.8824 to sign up! Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 September 2005 ) Night at the Races Event Supports Kim's Hope, November 4 Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services (BHRR) will be hosting a "Harvest Moonlight Night at the Races" Buffet Dinner Event at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on November 4, in Ottawa. BHRR has generously offered to donate a portion of the proceeds to Kim's Hope. BHRR assists Giant Canine Breeds & Horses in need. To learn more about this event, visit www.birchhaven.org or email gwen@birchhaven.org. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 September 2005 )

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