A unique fundraiser on Saturday saw 37 people raise more than $33,000 for children who are living with a life-threatening illness. Deadlifts for Dreams took place in St. Malo in support of the Dream Factory and 4-year-old Ethan from Ste. Agathe, who lives with cystic fibrosis. Andrew Kussy says this was a very successful fundraiser and it…
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Special Olympics teen advances to UK weightlifting championships
Dave Githutu is an 18-year-old of few words. He is small in stature, but has the will of a giant. Githutu, who has Down Syndrome, is a Milton High School student and a Special Olympics Powerlifting athlete. Last April, the 110-pounder qualified for the Amateur World Powerlifting Congress championship in England, where he will participate…