Austin Winters runs cross-island to raise $10,000 for cancer research

cancer research fundraiser Austin Winters Canadian Cancer Society cross-island run Victoria BC

Austin Winters is undertaking a cross-island run to raise $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. The runner, who averages 70 kilometres per day, began the journey in Port Hardy on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Winters is performing the challenge to honor family members and friends, including his grandfather John Wheaton and his best friend’s mother Michelle Huntley, both of whom passed away after battling cancer. The run is scheduled to conclude at Mile Zero in Victoria on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

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Austin Winters · Canadian Cancer Society · John Wheaton · Port Hardy · Victoria

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[● 5 SOURCES] The funds raised will benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Austin Winters is running across the island to honor family and friends who have battled cancer. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The run began in Port Hardy on Monday, August 17, 2026. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The run is scheduled to conclude at Mile Zero in Victoria on Sunday, August 23, 2026. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Winters averages a 70-kilometre run each day during the trip. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The fundraising goal for the run is $10,000. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The run is scheduled to conclude at Mile Zero on Sunday, August 23, 2026. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Austin Winters is running across the island to honor family and friends who battled cancer. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The goal of the run is to raise $10,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Winters averages a daily running distance of 70 kilometres. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Winters departed from Port Hardy on Monday, August 17, 2026. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com

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Island runner aims to raise $10,000 for cancer research before landing in Victoria [vancouverislandfreedaily.com]

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Island runner aims to raise $10,000 for cancer research before landing in Victoria - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]

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Island runner aims to raise $10,000 for cancer research before landing in Victoria [oakbaynews.com]

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Island runner aims to raise $10,000 for cancer research before landing in Victoria [peninsulanewsreview.com]

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Island runner aims to raise $10,000 for cancer research before landing in Victoria - Victoria News [vicnews.com]

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