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For anyone from the Whitehorse area, today I felt like I’d hand cycled up Two Mile Hill about 20 times. I’m quite surprised by both the amount and grade of the hills heading in towards Edmonton.  The easterly winds have also been a surprising challenge, however they haven’t lessened my interest to spread the important message of Cycle to Walk.

At the ‘Welcome to Stony Plain’ sign, the team was greeted by Dr. Allon Reddoch—Cycle to Walk Society President and #1 fan. Allon quickly scooped me up (well not literally) and drove me to the Edmonton-Urban Spirits Rotary Club dinner meeting. Cycle to Walk was given the opportunity to spread its message, and at the end of the presentation, we were presented with a cheque for $2000.00. Thank-you so much to the Edmonton-Urban Spirits Rotary Club for your wonderful support!  I hope your gracious donation will challenge other service clubs to follow your lead and support Cycle to Walk as well.  The eradication of polio is an attainable goal.

I wish to dedicate this day of cycling to the late Mr. Bob Couchman of Whitehorse, Yukon. I was informed that Bob had passed away earlier in the week. Bob had been a member of the Whitehorse Rotary Club and was a big supporter of Cycle to Walk. Bob spent many hours rallying others to support the campaign through sponsorship and donations, and his encouragement was instrumental in securing a $10,000 donation to Rotary International’s PolioPlus Program in honour of Cycle to Walk. Bob I thank-you for your support and please know that this great country is hearing our message of the importance of polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation.