Marc Garon-Nielsen

Walk 50km in February

My Activity Tracking

157
kms

My target 150 kms

Turns out, I can’t outrun my DNA. So I’m taking it for a very long walk.

After a few months of eye-opening medical feedback, I came to realize my genetics and my lifestyle have been plotting against me in plain sight. I took a hard look at the path I was on and decided I would prefer a different destination.

I am walking 50 km this February for Heart & Stroke to honour the family members I have lost and to support the ones who are still here. This walk is part lifestyle overhaul and part tribute, but mostly a reflection of what my life looks like now: five kilometres every night, regardless of rain, freezing drizzle, ice storms, or the occasional polar vortex.

Help fund life-saving research so we can all stick around a little longer. Any support is appreciated.

My Achievements

First Donation Received

50% Reached Target

Received 5 Donations

Reached Fundraising Target

Uploaded Profile Picture

Reached Fitness Target

My Updates

150!

Friday 27th Feb
We set out to walk 50 km. Then it became 100km. As of tonight, we have reached 150 km.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this along the way. For the donations. For the messages. For the hour long phone calls that made the kilometers disappear. And for those who laced up and joined the nightly walks in person, in all varieties of February weather.

This has been about more than distance. It has been about momentum, accountability, and community. I’m grateful for all of it. We did this together.

Top 5 in the country, holy ?@$!

Monday 9th Feb

We are just over a week into the fundraiser, and thanks to all of you, we’ve already made it into the top five on the leaderboard nationwide. Your support through donations and especially the conversations we have shared has made all the difference.

As we approach the fundraiser's default 50 km target earlier than expected, it is time to double it: 100 km this February. 

Thank you for being part of this. Every bit of support keeps us moving, literally and figuratively, and makes enduring those nights where the snow is extra crunchy more meaningful.

Thank you to my Donors

$250

Doug & Janice Nielsen

We are with you on your journey ❤️❤️

$200

Karen Swackhammer

Go Pavlov Go!!!

$200

Rachel Dawson

Way to go Mar

$150

Barbara Dagostino

Marc, I am so proud of you and absolutely thrilled to help and donate to such a wonderful cause !! That is incredible you’re going to be doing a total of 50 km 😊Best of luck and I’ll definitely be following you on your journey. Love you, Auntie Barb

$150

Nancy Rielly

Thank you for doing this for yourself and others.

$100

Debbie And Bill Klemp

$100

Melissa Mcgarvey

So proud of you!

$100

Leanne Hewson

$100

Luanne Labreche

One step at a time. Way to go! 💝

$50

Katie Nasswetter

$50

Marc Garon-nielsen

$50

Andrea Muzyka

$50

The Dunat Family

We love you, brother.

$50

Anthony Van Troost

$50

Derik And Julie

$50

Susan

$50

Carolyn Dehu

Go Ninja!

$50

Ashley And Dwaine

$50

Kevin Bettridge

$50

Carolyn Mckibbin

$50

Tom And Sheila

Have a great walk Marc !

$30

Nat Garon

What a great act for yourself & the cause. Best to you xo

$25

Barbier Family

$25

Lori

You have got this! Way to go!

$25

Emily And Family

$20

Bryce Labreche

Love ya man! Awesome work. Thinking of you and your family always.