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“Yard Sale for the Cure 2008 was an overwhelming success,” says Christine Martysiewicz,

Director of Public Relations, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. “The unbridled enthusiasm of

RE/MAX sales associates and support staff more than made up for poor weather conditions in

Ontario. With tractor-trailer loads of saleable treasures, live bands, and an overall commitment to

*** cancer research, the RE/MAX team proved unstoppable.”

RE/MAX has been involved with the Canadian *** Cancer Foundation and programs such as

Primary Prevention Research, Run for the Cure, and *** health care since 2004. Yard Sale for

the Cure is yet another way in which RE/MAX and its sales associates can give back to the

community. Each year, the event gains greater momentum within the RE/MAX organization.

What started as a small local fundraiser in 2005 is now a massive national yard sale, thanks to the

committed RE/MAX broker-owners, sales associates, and support staff who have worked

tirelessly to raise awareness and gain the support of Canadians across the country

“More Canadians than ever before are aware of the devastating impact of this horrific disease,”

says Marie Sheppy, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Affairs, RE/MAX of Western Canada. “Yet,

despite declining *** cancer death rates, one in nine women is expected to develop ***

cancer during their lifetime and one in 28 will die of it. It’s imperative that we do our part to find

a cure and by participating in this event, held the last Saturday in May each year, we are taking

steps to eradicate *** cancer, once and for all.”

Founded by *** cancer survivor Rachael Smith, and her husband, Andrew Howard in 2005,

Yard Sale for the Cure has raised close to $300,000 to date. The assistance of corporate sponsors,

such as RE/MAX, has helped bring Rachel’s dream to reality.

“RE/MAX has been instrumental in raising the profile of this event across the country,” says

Smith. “They’ve contributed to the enormous success of Yard Sale for the Cure in more ways

than one by embracing and improving on the simple concept. This year, many offices took the

yard sale one step further by creating a carnival-like atmosphere, bringing in food and

entertainment, and truly making it the family event that I have always envisioned.”