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November 27, 2014
Fast Eddy’s fundraiser There are good people out there, we see them everyday. Random acts of kindness fill our city. A mysterious stranger buys your coffee, someone picks up your lost dog, we return wallets and help stranded drivers get their car to the side of the road. We all try to be nice, helping out whenever we can. There’s kindness and then there is giving fully of one’s self. One Kamloops resident is on a mission to do just this, give of himself – fully. This man’s name is Edward Dostaler, or as he has become to be known, Fast Eddy. A caring man, he has committed to running across the country and back in support of two charities close to his heart, Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s. The run which is scheduled to start in March 2015 from Victoria, BC will bring him through rugged backcountry, long plains, up and down mountain ranges and take him from sea to shining sea. More impressive than the run itself is planning stops in each of our ten provinces to participate in a 24-hour charity running event. These will not only raise much needed funds for medical research but will help him to spread awareness and concern for these debilitating diseases. Here at home he has many supporters who are helping him plan, prepare for and start his journey. One such friend, Dannielle Port is in the midst of put-
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ting together a fundraising dinner for Fast Eddy on Sunday, November 30 here in Downtown Kamloops and wants to invite everyone to come, join in and learn about the journey. “My friend Fast Eddy is going to be running across Canada twice raising money for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s,” she explains. “Right now he is raising money to fund his run so we are doing a pasta night at Frick and Frack. I met Fast Eddy this summer at the Farmers Market when he was selling tickets for an event he was doing. We became fast friends and now I am using my fundraising knowledge to help him achieve his goals.” The event, which is being held at Frick and Frack, is an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. There are two seatings, one at 4:30pm and one at 7:00pm. For just $20 you receive all you can eat pasta, a starter Caesar salad and garlic bread. “Frank at Frick and Frack has been great,” she continues. “He got on board right away. Because they are family oriented, we are able to invite kids under 12 for a reduced price of $15.” In addition to dinner, there will also be a silent auction and other prizing. The whole event revolves around Fast Eddy and what his journey will mean to the community. His drive and determination is infectious and he has already become an inspiration to those who know him. “Eddy is still very young,” finishes Dannielle. “So many people say they want to help but they don’t ever get around to it. I find Eddy encouraging because he is doing something he believes in and is accomplishing it. We are very proud.” For more information, to order your tickets or donate silent auction items you can reach Dannielle Port at 250-908-7512 or via email dannielleport@live.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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