June 14 - Lori has crossed the bridge into Ontario at Hawkesbury! Two Provinces down, five to go! At the end of the day, Lori has walked 1235 km!
June 15 - In Hawkesbury, the local Saan Store put on a fundraiser on behalf of the Trek. Afterwards, about 17.5 kms outside of Hawkesbury at a town called Alfred, Lori and Chris stopped at "Mom's" for dinner which was provided to them free by the owner. He also gave a 20 dollar contribution and invited them back in the morning for coffee and ice cream before they started off. We appreciate everything!
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Lori has a Moment with Terry Fox at the Kaladar Community Centre; June 25 - 1500 KM!
June 17 - 1300 kms currently under Lori's belt.
June 18 - Lori arrived in Ottawa in the evening.
June 19 - The MS Society of Canada's Ottawa Chapter had a fundraiser with Lori attending. She met with the staff and board of directors and they gave her three cases of water, a case of pop, a box of donuts and three boxes of nutritional bars. They also linked us with their website to provide more awareness for the Trek. As well, Lori was a guest on the TV talkshow, "Breakfast at the New R.O.", a guest on Rogers Chanel 22 "Talk Live", and had coverage on the 6 and 11 o'clock news on CJOH (CTV in Ottawa).
June 20 - Lori has headed out of Ottawa and finished 1350 km. The heat is starting to really slow her down and she is starting to have a difficult time making her daily goals.
June 21 - Lori has taken her first day off from fundraising and walking in a month (since May 25). Time for some much needed rest. |
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Ron & Brenda from Tweed; Marmora
June 26 - Debby Simcoe from Lori's home town of Deroche held a Partylite Fundraiser which raised 700 dollars. This is the second fundraiser she has held for Lori and we appreciate the help she and other local ladies provide.
Another local lady named Gwen Hunt who lives in Lake Errock (town neighboring Deroche) will be doing an interview and write up on Lori in the new women's magazine, "The Rag" due out in September.
Lori would also like to thank Connie Campbell McIntyre of Glen Allen who donated 100 dollars on behalf of her sister who has MS as well as some of the residents at the care home where she volunteers.
Thanks to Ron and Brenda in Tweed who saw Lori on the Ottawa news and has given Lori and Chris a free night and free firewood at their Tipper Family Campground in honor of their niece that has MS. They also gave Lori a T-shirt and hat in exchange for their picture being taken with Lori.
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Two Sore Feet and One Tough Heartbeat!
June 29 - By today Lori has completed 1600 km and is currently in Peterborough. The heat and large amount of kilometers traveled (1000 miles)are beginning to take its toll on Lori and so she is finding it difficult to maintain her daily goals. She will be taking tomorrow off to rest her body, but will still be fundraising. Even if she can't keep up with the pace she would like, she will not let that stop her but will continue on. Tonight she will be a talkshow guest on Trent Radio. As well, she is to be interviewed for two of the local newspapers.
July 1 - HAPPY CANADA DAY! Look for Lori as she leaves Peterborough on Hwy#7 and then heads south on HWY#2 towards Oshawa.
July 5 - Today in Boumanville, Lori met Kelly (an engineer with Rogers) who has MS and has given her a donation.
July 6 - After walking through Ajax and arriving in Scarbourogh, Lori will end the day having walked 1740 km! |
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TORONTO! Familiar Sights on Yonge Street Including the Hockey Hall of Fame
July 7 - Next stop, Toronto. Today and tomorrow Lori has a very busy day parading down Yonge St. She has good news today as Choice Hotels has just become a new Major Sponsor and will be providing Lori and Chris with accomodation on a regular basis so Lori can get her much needed hydrotherapy and some excellent bed rest to keep her going. As well, the local media in Toronto has zapped a much needed boost to the Trek. Lori is to be on the 6 o'clock news and some of the local newspapers are hot on her trail. Thanks to Dan Carter the producer/host for Chex TV who not only interviewed Lori for their program about local heroes that will be airing next Monday in Oshawa, but for also giving Lori tips and encouragement on how to get some much needed publicity to get her message out. She has alot of help from volunteers back home helping her with this, but unfortunately alot of us are rookies and any help is appreciated.
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Sandy from Barrie's MS Chapter; Ed & Ruby William and Other Well-wishers from Orillia
July 9 - 1841 km and headed into Barrie tomorrow!
July 11 - Orillia - 1880 km! The local Saan Store put on a fundraiser and Lori has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor, City Council amd Residents of Orillia for her dedication in raising funds for MS research. |
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Fundraisers at Orillia Saan Stores
July 12 - Penetanguishene - The local Saan Store has also put on a fundraiser and with the Orillia Saan store has raised 1000 dollars. The Town of Penetanquishene has made a donation to the Trek as well as a family whose brother is pledging a dime a kilometer for the remainder of the Trek (about ). One sister is also pledging the same and another sister is making a contribution. Thank you also to the McCleary family who has given a cheque in memory of their son John. Lori is starting to sound more upbeat on the phone and I can tell that she is greatly encouraged by the results she is seeing.
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Gravenhurst
July 14 - Gravenhurst
July 15 - Bracebridge
July 16 - Huntsville - 2000 km! |
