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Bright rides bike for kids The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is still more than a month away, but one Oakville participant has already hit the ground running by holding a fundraiser for the cause. River Oaks native, Steve Bright, 39, is joining 35 other national riders who will journey 6,800 kilometres in 12 days in a bid to raise $2 million for charities that improve quality of life for kids living with cancer. To get the ball rolling, Bright is attempting to raise $25,000 with a fundraiser on Friday at the Burloak Canoe Club, located at 160 Water St. The event begins at 7 p.m. While the journey from Vancouver to Halifax is immense, it will not be Bright's first large-scale biking adventure. At age 22, Bright and a friend biked from Banff to Vancouver, crossing 1,100 kilometres in 12 days. Work and participation in the field of charity bike rides followed, culminating in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, to take place on June 13. "I came to know of the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride by participating in the Tour for Kids in Ontario -- four days of cycling and camaraderie with friends, old and new," said Bright on the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride website. "I then volunteered to help organizers with some marketing and public relations for the inaugural ride, watching in emotional amazement when the national riders pulled into Toronto on a hot June afternoon last year. It was so inspiring I became a national rider myself this year." Bright noted he was participating in the ride because his family has been touched by cancer too many times and because he wants to help kids in these dire situations survive their battles with the disease. For those who cannot make it to the fundraiser, donations can be made at www.nationalkidscancerride.com/en/natio nal-kids-cancer-ride/nationalrider-bios/steve-bright.html. akville's Premier Riding Academy owned and operated by former Canadian Olympic Team member. 11 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, May 7, 2009 A wise man once said, "The greatest opportunities are right under your nose." If you wish to be one of the wise people, place your nose here and look down! Grand Opening p Super Sale per NO PST NO GST April & May Only* Over $300 in Tax Savings! * Students to be honoured O Students from each of the Halton District School Board's elementary and secondary schools will be honoured at the 25th annual Celebration of Student Excellence tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar High School, 1460 Devon Rd. More than 500 people will participate as 96 students are honoured as exceptional in areas including: academic, vocational and athletic fields, selfimprovement, community work, citizenship and student leadership. English Riding Lessons Located on the corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and Neyagawa Blvd. www.havencrest.ca Registration forms and more information on line Now offering Phone: (905) 257-3040 WALK OUR WAY TO HEALTHIER FEET Secur ock. Wheel L40. e$ Valu FREEy it $ 39 9 Test Driv e One Now ! FREE e $60. TERS ELECTRIC SCOOTERS Eco Friendly, Green Renewabl Renewab Renewable Energy! y n't Pa Do r Gas Fo ain! Ag No Plates, No License, No Insurance Needed! Rain Poncho . Valu Services Provided: · Corns/Calluses, Ingrown Toenail Treatment · Wart Treatment, Arch/Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) · Custom Made Orthotics, Orthopaedic Footwear · Diabetic Care, Reflexology, Compression Stockings · Routine Nailcare for Seniors Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre Veterans qualify for direct billing through Blue Cross 905.338.4669 461 North Service Rd., W. #27B (West of Dorval & East of 4th Line) www.oakvillehospitalfootcare.ca No Referral Necessary THE FUTURE IS NOW 1428 Speers Rd. Unit 11, Oakville 905.465.3466 s r r TM *E-GO-TRONICS Inc. will discount the scooter to the value of the PSt and GST. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid until May 31, 2009. See us for details.