Follow Ramesh's Journey

“[Ferris] says Canadians are becoming complacent about vaccinating their children ‘Most people think that polio is a non-issue but as log as there is one case of it, it can lead to future polio outbreaks.‘“

Click here to read the full entry on the website of Thunder Bay’s Source.

“After more than 3,000 kilometres and close to half a million calories, Ramesh Ferris‘s cross-Canada trip, Cycle to Walk, is nearing the halfway point.“

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“Ramesh Ferris is traveling 400 kilometres every ten days from B.C. to Newfoundland to help the fight against an almost forgotten disease, and he’s doing it with his hands. Ferris contracted Polio at a young age and has dedicated his trip to shedding light on the devastating disease. He’s currently stopped in Portage la Prairie, and hopes people understand and support his message. He explains we continue to research for cures for other diseases without exercising our ability to eradicate another. He poses the question of whether new cures for diseases like Cancer and AIDS will be limited to richer countries, much like Polio is today.

Ferris is part of a number of activities in the community including an RCMP escorted ride, and visit to Yellowquill school. He encourages people to visit his website, www.cycletowalk.com, where they can learn more about the Cycle to Walk campaign and the fight against Polio.“

This appeared on the front-inside page of the Regina Leader-Post. Click here to read the full article.

“In 1953 Canada had the highest polio rates per capita in the world. While worldwide rates of polio infection have dropped 99 per cent, Ferris is stunned that more than three million Canadians have not been immunized.“

This article appeared in the Anglican Journal.  Click here to read it.

“Ramesh Ferris, adopted son of Bishop Ron Ferris, diocese of Algoma, is cycling across Canada to draw attention to the viral disease of polio. Although considered eradicated in the West, some remain exposed. The paralyzing disorder affects thousands in India, Mr. Ferris’ native country, and threatens anyone in the world who has not been immunized.“

“More Canadian kids of immigrant mothers are being vaccinated, finds a new study, though the overall rate of vaccinations could be improved among both immigrant and non-immigrant groups.“

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