From February 28 to March 7, twelve youths living with cancer will travel more than 700 kms on snowmobiles in Quebec’s most snowy area, the Laurentians Wildlife Reserve. Their wonderful adventure will give the youths the opportunity to admire the backcountry sites as they travel the snowmobile trails between the Capitale Nationale, Charlevoix and the Saguenay.
As they travel through areas devoid of traces, they will experiment the feeling of being the first ones there. Living in harmony with nature, experiencing camp life for a full week, the youths will have a wonderful opportuniity to rebuild their self-confidence and rekindle their love for life.
Nord Expé is the local partner helping the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation organize this therapeutic adventure.
The young participants have been referred by various Canadian oncology centers such as the CHU Sainte-Justine, le Pavillon CHUL du CHUQ, le Centre universitaire de santé de l’Estrie (Québec), the IWK Health Center (Maritimes), the CHEO (Ontario), the Calgary HealthRegion (Alberta).
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LOG ON TO THE FOUNDATION’S BLOG
Always on the lookout for new challenges, the spokesperson for the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation, Amélie Grenier, graciously accepted the Foundation’s invitation to take part in the Foundation’s next expedition, from February 28 to March 7. Amélie’s unique perspective will allow you to follow our 12 young adventurers on the Foundation’s blog at www.pointedespieds.com/blog
Passionate and determined, she wholeheartedly and lovingling appropriated the Foundations objectives for the love of youth and life.
“As a human adventurer, I invite you with all my heart to learn about this organization and get involved, as I did, in these extraordinary expeditions to allow more teens to find the strength to continue, to change the image of this illness, and to discover a new life.”
Schedule
Snowmobile Raid Expedition in the Laurentians Wildlife Reserve
February 28: Arrival Montmorency Forest
March 1 – 5: Snowmobile Days (100 – 200 km/ day)
From the Montmorency shelter, via Giroux Camp, Auberge du Ravage, Cabane à Marcelin, Arthur Savard Camp, the Foundation’s adventurers will conclude their voyage at Mont Sainte-Anne. Their snowmobiles will take them on the trails between the National Capital, Charlevoix and the Saguenay through the backcountry.
6 mars: Activities
7 mars: Last Day, Leave for Home