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When you cross Canada, you really come to appreciate just how immense it is. With that in mind, the further we go across this country, the smaller it seems to get. I met Len and Ali La Prairie today as they stood on the side of the road to show their support. As it turns out, their daughter Karen lives in Whitehorse and works for the same department as I did before Cycle to Walk began: the Department of Health and Social Services – a major Cycle to Walk supporter.  As Cycle to Walk’s momentum builds, I’ve noticed people waving to the team from their homes, workplaces and sunroofs. A young man named Oliver stopped us on the highway to give a donation and to learn more about the campaign. It’s really exciting to be a part of this, and to know that polio is becoming a topic of conversation again!
The cycling day ended in Serpent River, and we traveled to Elliot Lake to find accommodations. When we entered a local restaurant for dinner, we inadvertently stumbled upon the Rotary Club of Elliot Lake’s weekly meeting. Everyone became friends very quickly, as we realized we had passed most of them earlier as they cleaned the highway just outside of town. Some of the members knew who we were from past radio interviews and newspaper articles, while one Rotarian even had a copy of a newspaper article about us ready to share with her club members!

The Rotary Club of Elliot Lake was extremely generous by providing the team with dinner, an opportunity to speak about the campaign, and even donations. Thanks to President Duane Lennon and all of the Elliot Lake Rotarians for supporting Cycle to Walk. It such a great surprise to meet you!