Follow Ramesh's Journey

What a fantastic start to the hand-cycling day in Edson! Four of the newest young Cycle to Walk supporters came out to our starting point to wish us well and send us off. Thanks Lauren, Sam, Jairus and Katia for showing your support for polio eradication, education and rehabilitation.

I have to admit I was a bit tired today. As I was climbing what seemed like a monstrously enormous hill, I thought to myself that I couldn’t wait to reach the top. During the climb, I had thoughts of all the people who have been supporting the Cycle to Walk. In particular, I thought of my young friends who saw me off at the start of the day and how excited they were for the campaign to be happening. When I finally did reach the top of that hill, to my surprise, Maureen Kroll, who I’d met yesterday at the Edson Rotary Club, was waiting to cheer me on along with her husband Rick and their friends Clarence and Colleen Wanchulak.  I’d like to thank Maureen and Colleen for helping to arrange billets as well as a room at the Sundowner Motor Inn.  Also, a big thank you to Rick and Clarence for the words of support and the contribution.

After battling strong headwinds, hard rain which stung the skin, hills and chills, the team advanced 96 km to Entwistle, Alberta. We were welcomed by a member from the local RCMP, Constable Doug Lee. Of course, we’re following all the necessary road laws and safety regulations, and Constable Lee just wanted to wish the team well.  Thanks for that!