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Taking steps to fight muscular dystrophy … lots of steps

One of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s biggest advocates and a firefighter to boot will be taking some steps in the fight against the disease … lots and lots of steps.
Trevor McVey in partnership with the Nairn & Hyman Township Fire Department will be on site at Jeremy’s Truck Stop this Saturday.
McVey says he is doing the Highrise Challenge for three hours from 10 am to 1 pm for the cause.

MvVey says he will literally being going up and down the ladder on the firetruck for the three hours of the challenge.
He adds pledges can be made online and the public can also donate in person the day of the event.
McVey says it will be a great family event with Sparky the Fire Dog, other firefighters, and fire trucks on display.
Muscular dystrophy is the term for a group of diseases that lead the body to become progressively weaker and losing muscle mass and the national foundation has been the charity of choice for firefighters for decades.
Donations can be made online to hghrisechallenge.ca .

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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