The work is continuing in Shaunavon on forming the Southwest Chronic Disease Support Group, which would offer financial assistance and support at home to people around the southwest during treatment of chronic illnesses that are not covered by other plans.

Group Secretary, Brenda Waldron, says they now have put together their Vision Statement. It is "Financial Assistance for seriously ill people in southwest Saskatchewan." She says, "So, it's a consistent message to anybody that we're talking to..anyone that the sponsor group is approaching for sponsorship, you know, on the very top of the brochure. People aren't having to, say, read a whole bunch of stuff trying to figure out what our mandate or our vision is."

Waldron adds that the Group is busy planning a number of fundraising activities including a Dinner Theatre and a Festival of Trees.

Their Official Fundraiser Kickoff will be held on May 6th at the Shaunavon Legion Hall. They will be holding a Garage/Bake Sale, a sale of indoor and outdoor plants and craft items. If you would like to donate any good quality garage sale items please phone 297-7605.

The Southwest Chronic Disease Support Group Inc. hopes to begin taking applications for assistance sometime before Christmas of this year.