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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 13, 2008 - 21 www.oakvillebeaver.com DEREK WOOLLAM / OAKVILLE BEAVER READY TO RIDE: Andy Brooks, a White Oaks Secondary School student who will be participating in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride to raise money for kids with cancer, poses for a photo with his seeing-eye dog, Boston, and his stationary bike. Challenge is not new to Brooks By Melanie Cummings SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Meeting super cyclist Lance Armstrong transformed 16-year-old Andy Brooks from a couch potato to a crosscountry rider in a matter of months. The White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) student is training for a national bike ride to raise money for kids with cancer -- kids like him. The teen, who also counts Terry Fox among his heroes, aims to raise $16,000 to contribute to the overall goal of $1.5 million for the inaugural Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, which begins June 2. Over 19 days he'll pedal 456 hours, with more than 100 avid cyclists, on a route that stretches 7,600 km between Vancouver and Halifax. His schoolmates at White Oaks are rallying behind the Grade 11 go-getter by participating in an Inside Ride on April 23. Thirty teams of six will get a taste of Andy's training regimen by mimicking the experience indoors. Inside Rides at Abbey Park High and St. Matthew's Church are in the works and two Starbucks franchises (at Third Line and another at Dorval Drive) are climbing on bikes to raise money, too. Other schools and community groups See Andy page 23 ~ Advertorial ~ FED UP WITH YOUR LOOSE FITTING DENTURES? Are you at your wits end with food getting caught underneath your dentures? Do your dentures rub on your gums causing sore spots and discomfort? Do you dread eating at restaurants or in public? Does your diet consist of a limited food selection? Do you avoid certain activities and hobbies; like singing in a choir or swimming, for fear of an embarrassing moment? Have you ever felt self conscious about your smile? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, and are a "Complete" or "Full" p denture wearer...or maybe you are losing your remaining natural teeth, and contemplating Full dentures to replace them...Carrs Denture & Implant Solutions may have the answers for you. At Carrs Denture & Implant Solutions, we are pleased to announce our complimentary, no obligation information seminar on the revolutionary dental advancement coined "Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day." Our guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Steven Bongard from the Chrysalis Dental Centers (www.chrysaliscanada.ca). Dr. Bongard and his professional team have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for many previous denture wearers, and have preformed the Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day procedure across Canada. To learn more about the benefits of Permanent Teeth and other solutions for the frustrated denture wearer, please accept this exclusive invitation offer for you and your family to join us on Tuesday February 26th, 2008 @ 7pm for a casual evening of education and y y p awareness in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Please call our office for location details and to secure your seats, as space is limited! 1-877-453-3393