A roundup of events and goings-on around Vancouver Island. This week: A Victoria man medals at the Canadian Transplant Games, Grandmothers for Africa take on their 18th tour, and a pair of Tour de Rock events.
John Luton wins medals in Canadian Transplant Games Victoria’s John Luton has come away from the 10th Canadian Transplant Games in Ottawa with gold and silver medals from a pair of cycling events.
“It was hot and sticky in Ottawa, but a good time to get back and visit with family and friends,” said Luton. “I’m in debt to the donor family whose own tragedy gave me the gift of life, and I was inspired by the many other athletes gathered in the capital to show their best.”Luton said he has put in about 40,000 kilometres on his bike since his transplant.Luton completed the 100-kilometre route.
In 2023, 3,428 organ transplants were performed in Canada, 83 per cent from deceased donors and 17 per cent from living donors.Langford hosts summer Community Fun Day The City of Langford is hosting its second Community Fun Day of the summer on Wednesday at Happy Valley Elementary School. Attractions at the event will include an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, games, sports and crafts, and there will also be barbecued hot dogs .“The voice of every Langford resident matters,” said Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson. “Through engagement initiatives, we’re offering residents a direct say in how the city will evolve in the next few years.
• This Friday, husband-and-wife team members Sgt. Jereme Leslie and retired constable Dani Frohloff, both representing Saanich police, are having a 5-10 p.m. dinner and live auction at The Lakes restaurant — located at the Holiday Inn at 4670 Elk Lake Dr.• West Shore RCMP, which has three riders taking part, is hosting a family barn dance Sept. 14 at the Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, 1767 Island Highway.
Money raised goes to community-led organizations that support grandmothers in Africa who are raising children after their parents died due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic on the continent.
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