Hypnotist sure to put you under a spell at fundraiser

Times Reporter  

 

On March 2 Strathmore resident Jaime Fairbairn is hosting a silent auction and bringing in a hypnotist to help raise funds for diabetes. 

Diabetes has become a global epidemic with the number of people affected rising each year. An estimated 285 million people worldwide are fighting the disease; more than 9 million of those people are Canadian. 

Fairbairn has run six races with Team Diabetes. This year the race is in Scotland, and Fairbairn has a goal of raising $6,100.  

“The biggest thing is…70 per cent or a little bit over goes directly to the organization out of the funds I raise and then anything over the $6,100 a hundred per cent goes straight to research,” said Fairbairn.

Team Diabetes is the fundraiser under the Canadian Diabetes Association and the races are one of their top forms of raising money and awareness. There is a list of both international and Canadian races that a participant can choose from. 

“My friend from Ottawa is running in Scotland and he has diabetes. I met him at my first Team Diabetes event so we kind of coordinate our runs together now,” said Fairbairn.

“I run to prevent type 2 diabetes because a few of my friends have been recently diagnosed. I feel if I’m going to run I want people to know why it’s for a good reason.”

JR Matthew from Lethbridge will be performing at the event. Matthew has 12 years experience in hypnosis and has been a comedic performer for over 25 years. He promises a show full of fun for all ages and based on themes like Alien Abduction where you’re on a camping trip becomes a journey with aliens and disco sounds. 

Currently Fairbairn has raised $3,200 out of the $6,100 she needs. The hypnotist and silent auction evening will be held at the Strathmore Golf Club on March 2. 

Two of the items that will be up for auction are two tickets to the Flames vs Predators game on March 15 in section 108 and a one-night stay in Banff for two.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Jaime at 403-901-0407. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.