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North Islander to walk from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise funds for cancer research

Thomas Wamiss is aiming to create awareness and to help BԪַbattle this terrible diseaseBԪַ
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Thomas Wamiss will be walking from Port Hardy to Victoria starting June 18 to raise funds for cancer research. (Supplied photo)

Thomas Wamiss is going to raise funds for cancer by walking from Port Hardy to Victoria starting on June 18.

BԪַI have dedicated myself to doing a walk to bring awareness and to help battle this terrible disease,BԪַ he said, noting that during the walk he will also be BԪַdelivering a message of sobriety along the way in interviews with local communities and social media. The message will be in our traditional tongue (KwakBԪַwala) and in English.BԪַ

Wamiss noted heBԪַs doing this because two of his family members have passed away from cancer, and the sobriety talks that are a part of the fundraiser came about after he became sober back on Sept. 15, 2020.

BԪַItBԪַs all about living a healthier lifestyle,BԪַ he said, BԪַand I want to encourage others to do the same.BԪַ

If youBԪַre interested in helping sponsor WamissBԪַ fundraising journey to Victoria, you can contact him at wamiss@gmail.com or by phone at 250-949-1069.



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