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Captain courageous: Darren Hewitt, who's overcome leukemia and hip replacement, will take part in walkathon for research.
Captain courageous: Darren Hewitt, who's overcome leukemia and hip replacement, will take part in walkathon for research.

Captain courageous: Darren Hewitt, who's overcome leukemia and hip replacement, will take part in walkathon for research.

Date5/8/1992
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Sidelined: Albert LeBel needs a hip-replacement operation to end his constant pain
5/11/1988
Research project: Neuropathologist Dr. Melvyn Ball, who's studying root causes of Alzeimer's Disease, says the slow, mystery illness kills as many as 17,000 Canadians a year.
Research project: Neuropathologist Dr. Melvyn Ball, who's studying root causes of Alzeimer's Disease, says the slow, mystery illness kills as many as 17,000 Canadians a year.
2/6/1982
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
5/30/1976
His mentor: One-armed fencer Francois Roeder, who helped Gary Rangasamy overcome some fears about having his arm amputated, videotapes wife Karen, and 2-week-old son Sebastien
His mentor: One-armed fencer Francois Roeder, who helped Gary Rangasamy overcome some fears about having his arm amputated, videotapes wife Karen, and 2-week-old son Sebastien
8/1/1986
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
From the heart: Militia member Rick Spratley, whose hobby is carpentery, volunteered his time and talents to buildings a replacement for the regimental cenotaph at R
From the heart: Militia member Rick Spratley, whose hobby is carpentery, volunteered his time and talents to buildings a replacement for the regimental cenotaph at R
10/29/1992
Dr. Ian Dube, director of the first cancer cytogenetics program in Canada, and senior technologist Sandra Johnson, look at lab results from leukemia patients.
Dr. Ian Dube, director of the first cancer cytogenetics program in Canada, and senior technologist Sandra Johnson, look at lab results from leukemia patients.
1/16/1987
In good shape: Ivan Kulbisky relaxes with his son Patrick, 13, as he recovers from an experimental new form of treatment for leukemia currently being co-ordinated by Toronto Hospital
In good shape: Ivan Kulbisky relaxes with his son Patrick, 13, as he recovers from an experimental new form of treatment for leukemia currently being co-ordinated by Toronto Hospital
4/23/1991
A hero: Dr. Richard Olsen's vaccine protects cats against cancer called feline leukemia.
A hero: Dr. Richard Olsen's vaccine protects cats against cancer called feline leukemia.
2/28/1985
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
11/18/1983
York Mills teacher John McElhiney with students Marco Gisheisner, Darren Phillison, Edward Chan, John Karrys, Jacques Poddar, Steve Xiropodis, Chris Mason
York Mills teacher John McElhiney with students Marco Gisheisner, Darren Phillison, Edward Chan, John Karrys, Jacques Poddar, Steve Xiropodis, Chris Mason
12/1/1988
Lively Wares from a Hearse, Darren Bedford displays Juggling equipment he sells from his 1968 Cadillac which carries the licence plate Grusim.
Lively Wares from a Hearse, Darren Bedford displays Juggling equipment he sells from his 1968 Cadillac which carries the licence plate Grusim.
2/13/1993