A Sooke man who planned to walk 150 kilometres in 24 hours for homeless animals failed in his attempt last weekend, but it wasnB次元官网网址檛 for lack of trying.

Devin Meads clocked 100 kilometres in just under 18 hours before forced to quit the walk in Nanaimo after severe back and leg pain. He planned to walk from Langford to Qualicum Beach.

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The walk was a fundraiser for the Victoria Humane Society.

Meads pain took hold after walking 35 kilometres, but he vowed to continue to at least the 100-kilometre mark.

B次元官网网址淎t a glance, maybe, it looked like I quit, but I did everything but quit. I fought and fought and fought, but you have to listen to your body at some point. You can only endure so much,B次元官网网址� he said.

Meads raised about $22,500 for the Victoria Humane Society.

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