DAY 8 (page 3 of 5): Saturday, August 17, 2002

4:56 pm - Mitch, her dad Papa Ron and the Tilley gang lead the pack into the Ottawa Locks

Then, at 4:46 pm, the kayakers came into sight of the Ottawa Locks. A large crowd of family, friends and onlookers had gathered to cheer them on through the final metres of water. The Tilley gang, with the rest of the team close behind, led the pack over the finish line and into the top of the Ottawa Locks -- it was an exhilerating moment for us all!

As the kayaks and kayakers were quickly pulled from the water, everyone made their rounds, congratulating one another on an amazing trip!

Shortly after that, thanks to Janet at CCS, we had presentations from Len Leeks, the Canadian Cancer Society Fundraising Chair (Ottawa) and Dr. Chaim Birnboim, Senior Scientist Cancer Research Group at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre.

Kevin said a few words of thanks to our sponsors, who've been terrific to us again this year, and then the CCS presented the whole K4C team with "You Hold the Cure" caps.

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