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ven though Michael Herman Efeels his 3,000 km kayak odyssey across the Great Lakes has come fullâ€"circle, there remains a certain sadness that the journey has come to an end. By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Kayaker‘s Celebration of Life dedicated to Cancer Society "It‘s like the last day of summer camp," says the 29â€"yearâ€" old Bolton resident, who for the past four months has been piloting his 19â€" foot craft on the marathon "Kayaking for Cancer â€" A Celebration of Life." Herman â€" who paddled into Bronte Harbor Thursday afternoon, just two days before he finished his trek in Toronto â€" said he‘d love to continue his charity adventure. But more than raising funds, Herman said his main mission was spreading the word about cancer, which in one form or another touches one in three Canadians. "For me, the main goal has been awareness of the disease and what the Cancer Society does," says Herman, who left Thunder Bay on May 14th. The Caribbean could be yours for $5 â€" $10 Buy your chance to win! 466 MORDEN RD., OAKVILLE 844â€"4844 LECION WEEK Sept. 1824 BRONTE BR. #486 79 JONES ST. Food Specials Every day! Everyone Welcome St. John Ambulance 827â€"4722 Along the way, he has encounâ€" tered countless individuals who have helped him, befriended him and shared their stories of tragedy and triumph. "One of the greatest pleasures I‘ve had are the connections I‘ve made on this trip," says Herman, recounting the time on Canada Day when a veteran hugged him and thanked him for his efforts. Fundraising events of this type are often undertaken by individuals â€" like Terry Fox â€" who have been Swimming droundâ€"â€" forced to deal with illness headâ€"on. While several of Herman‘s friends and family members have battled cancer, he remains free of the disâ€" ease â€" hence the motto A Celebration of Life. "It doesn‘t always have to be those who are affected," says Herman, who was deeply moved by the charity lakeâ€"crossings of double amputee Carlos Costa. "It should be people like me who are healthy." This emotional response was (See ‘Man‘ page 14) PaRTIIPactIon BB HI LOW IMPACT STEP CLASSES. ALSO MUSCLE CONDITIONING STRETCH DAILY CLASSES Nautilus, Apex, Free Weights, Stairmasters, Lifecycles, Rower, Aerobic Classes, Airâ€"GConditioned! FOR YOUR FREE NAUTILUS WORKOUT CALL For information on specific problems call (416) 283â€"1010 and enter a 4 digit code listed below; * 5240 Low Back Pain Numbness * 5241 Neck, Shoulder Arm Pain * 5242 Neck Pain Headaches * 5243 Children Scoliosis e 5244 Motor Vehicle Workers‘ Compensation 11 LAKESHORE RD. W. (INDOOR PARKING) Dr. Arnold Roper and Dr. Richard Fenn welcome Dr. Nada Luburuc to the Oakville Chiropractic Centre e No referral necessary * Emergencies seen same day * Full Xâ€"Ray services on the premises e Massage therapy available Workers‘ Compensation Cases, Motor Vehicle Cases and Veteran Health Care Services accepted. 145 Dunn Street (corner of Dunn Randall) Oakville Chiropractic Centre