Follow Ramesh's Journey

Cycle to Walk is an awareness-raising and fund-generating initiative created by a 28-year-old polio survivor who, in April 2008, began riding via hand cycle (an alternative to a conventional bicycle) 7,200 km across Canada. His central goal is to educate people in that country about the continuing need for immunisation against polio as part of a push toward the global eradication of polio. In addition to raising awareness about the disease, Ramesh Ferris hopes to facilitate donations to support the rehabilitation of polio survivors in economically poor countries.

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“Ramesh Ferris is halfway through his cross country cycle to walk journey, but his final push to help eradicate polio began in 2002.”

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“In Canada, polio was so feared that as recently as the 1950s, it closed schools, emptied streets and banned children under 16 from entering churches and theatres.”

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“Ferris, who arrived in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday will take a small break before heading back on the road early next week. Ferris is staying at his adopted parent’s home in Sault Ste. Marie and plans to take part in the Rotaryfest Community Day Parade on Saturday.”

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“It’s taken three months and 3,600 km, but Ramesh Ferris’ Cycle to Walk cross-Canada hand cycling campaign has raised $250,000 for the fight against polio — and it’s only half finished.”

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“Ramesh is scheduled to reach the Sault later this month.”

“Those interested can cycle with him into the city July 18 at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Highway 17 and Pineshores Road in Goulais River.

While in the Sault, Ramesh will also be riding in the Rotary Community Day parade July 19 at 11 a.m.

In the meantime, there will be an appreciation ceremony and fundraiser this Sunday, 7 p.m., at the Christ Church at 585 Allen’s Side Rd.”

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