
Pedaling Possibilities
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Hey. My name is Kevin Mills . In 2009 I sustained a spinal cord injury while swimming in the ocean off the coast of Cuba resulting in me becoming a Complete C6 level quadriplegic. One of the best things I have done for myself since my injury is to get into handcycling. I love it so much and it has had a huge positive impact on my life. I have always wanted to cycle across Canada but I did not think it was possible with my level of injury. Last summer my best friend and cycling buddy NikkiD proposed the idea of cycling across Canada and tackling the goal together. It suddenly seemed possible and the Not For Profit, Pedaling Possibilities Across Canada (NFP# 1391754-1) was created. In the summer of 2023 we will be starting our journey in St Johns NF and heading west to Tofino BC. Nikki and I will be biking together with her using a road bike and I will be in my wheelchair with my Power Assist Batec hand cycle attachment. We will attempting to bike 100 km/day over a 3-4 month period while my Personal Support Worker drives the accessible RV rental unit. We will be sharing our journey as we go through, various social platforms, while describing the route as it pertains to all levels of ability. We want to make a trip of this magnitude possible for anyone who wants to try it. During our trip we would like everyone to get involved and experience our journey together. Due to the extra costs of travelling with a disability, including renting an accessible RV, equipment costs and bringing a PSW, we need help funding the trip. Where your money is going: We have applied for Charity status but unfortunately will not receive an answer from the CRA until May/June, potentially a month after our trip needs to start. In the meantime we are raising funds as a NFP to get going. Your donation will go to supporting the initial costs of the trip like the RV rental, campsites, gas, food for the team etc. If you would like more information or clarification on our goals, to donate or help us in any way, contact us through email or leave a message through our website. Please help me and NikkiD get across Canada.
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Kevin Mills
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Newmarket, ON