A Bearskin Lake member is walking from Sioux Lookout to Thunder Bay to raise money and awareness for the prescription drug abuse epidemic affecting First Nation communities in northern Ontario.
Lyle Fox, who lives in Thunder Bay, is doing the walk in memory of his brother, Darryl Fox, who passed away nine years ago to cancer.
“My brother loved life and I would like to raise awareness to remind people that it’s not too late to fight for their lives,” Fox said.
He will be walking from Pelican Falls First Nation High School Aug. 22 and expects to arrive in Thunder Bay Sept. 1 for the first day of classes at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School. First Nation students from communities in the Sioux Lookout area attend both schools.
His message is one should consider the value of their life and overcome addictions.
Fox said he will be remembering his brother’s strength and spirit as he walks about 400 kilometers to Thunder Bay. Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority are supporting Fox in his walk.
Aside from raising funds for the cause, donations are being sought to support Fox, who is a diabetic.
For more information, search Penasi Walk for Prescription Drug Abuse on Facebook.
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