Moncton Cancer Survivor Embarks on Cross-Country Hitchhiking Journey to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
‘I’ve met some amazing people’: Moncton cancer survivor hitchhiking across Canada

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Quinn Strang, a 20-year-old cancer survivor from Moncton, New Brunswick, is hitchhiking across Canada to raise $100,000 for cancer research. Starting his journey on May 17 from St. John's, he aims to follow Terry Fox's route, having already raised over $25,000. Strang's journey highlights the importance of community support and resilience in the face of adversity.
- 01Quinn Strang aims to raise $100,000 for cancer research, with over $25,000 already collected.
- 02Half of the funds raised will support the Terry Fox Foundation, while the other half will aid the IWK Health Centre's patient family support trust fund.
- 03Quinn was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewing sarcoma at age 15, facing a 15% chance of survival.
- 04His journey is inspired by his uncle's hitchhiking adventure and Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
- 05Quinn plans to return home quickly after completing his hitchhiking trip, opting for a flight back to Moncton.
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Quinn Strang, a 20-year-old cancer survivor from Moncton, New Brunswick, embarked on a hitchhiking journey across Canada starting May 17, 2023, to raise funds for cancer research. His goal is to collect $100,000, with over $25,000 raised so far. Quinn's journey follows the route of Terry Fox, whose Marathon of Hope ended near Thunder Bay, Ontario, in 1980 due to cancer. Half of the funds raised will benefit the Terry Fox Foundation, while the other half will support the patient family support trust fund at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Quinn's personal battle with Stage 4 Ewing sarcoma, diagnosed when he was 15, has motivated him to advocate for cancer research and support. Despite the challenges of hitchhiking across Canada, Quinn has met many supportive individuals along the way, showcasing the kindness of strangers. His father, Steve Strang, expressed pride in his son's determination and the awareness Quinn is raising for cancer. After a month-long adventure, Quinn plans to return home via a flight, reflecting on the incredible experiences and connections made during his journey.
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Quinn's journey not only raises funds for cancer research but also fosters community support and awareness about the challenges faced by cancer patients and their families.
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