Conquering the Giant - One Step at a Time

There is a trail called Top of the Giant in Thunder Bay and Ken is going to ‘Conquer the Giant’ with Micah and Josiah in July, Lord willing. This walk will be a fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. It’s a celebration and a way to give back. For those reading this who don’t know our story, here is the link that will give you a very short synopsis. 

Ken has wanted to do this for many years and he had decided that he was going to do it the year that Micah was 10 years cancer free. We also wanted to have a giant bbq to wrap up the fundraiser, with all of the people from far and wide, who loved and supported us all of those years. But last year covid happened. Covid is still happening, so we can’t have our party, but Ken can still do his walk. 

 

We feel so much gratitude first to God for all that He has done for us. But we also feel so thankful for the medical technology and research that Micah had access to. The treatment for cancer itself has come such a long way in the last 30 years. But we even benefited from newer research and tech. The first time that Micah had cancer, he took part in a study that attacked his cancer in a more intense way. Having stage 4, that research was instrumental in getting rid of his cancer. In 2008, the radiation treatment he received was brand new and they could time each blast to his breathing, allowing them to radiate his liver. Otherwise, the damage that could have been done to his other organs would have outweighed the good of the radiation. It’s ultimately God who healed and 'conquered the giant' of cancer, but He used the amazing means of doctors, researchers and scientists to make it happen. Ken just wants to give back, even if in the big picture it’s just a tiny bit. 

The date Ken has planned to walk is July 5th. It’s a 22.7km hike with a 950ft rise in elevation. He plans to do it in one day with the boys. Details will come as to which organization will receive the money and how you can donate. We just wanted to put it out there, so you had lots of time to think and pray and to decide if this is something that you would like to support. We would also appreciate it if you would be willing to spread the word. (: