Madam Speaker, if faith moves mountains, then solidarity and brotherly love makes us climb them.
On November 8 and 9, Jérémie “Jay” Fortin, an infantry sergeant in the Armed Forces, from the municipality of Saint-Valentin, walked 100 kilometres carrying 100 pounds on his shoulders in less than 24 hours. The goal was to raise money for the Cancer Research Society in honour of his brother Jason, who is currently battling the disease.
The challenge started in Rivière-à-Pierre and ended with a 400-step climb to the Plains of Abraham. This exceptional accomplishment represents the fight against cancer, while the 100 pounds represent the burden that cancer patients have to carry and the many challenges along the way. Jay ended the course surrounded by friends, family members, his brother Jason and a lot of love, raising $40,000 along the way.
I want to congratulate Jay and thank him for being so inspiring.