After a week of trials on the trails, a woman biking across the island for charity has arrived in Port aux Basques.
A little after 4:00 on Friday afternoon, Jenn Wicks posted a photo of herself, standing victorious in the southwest coast community.
She took her bike across the island via the Newfoundland T’Railway system, which runs along the long-defunct railway from St. John’s to Port aux Basques.
Through ups and downs, difficult weather and exhaustion, she carried on in support of Fighting Blindness Canada.
Upon arriving at her destination, she gave her thanks and appreciation to those who offered encouragement along the way, including those who opened their homes to ensure she had a safe place to stay.
At the end of her journey, Wicks raised nearly double her goal of $2,000. Donations are still being accepted online.
And THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your comments, support and donations. You still have time to contribute. I am keeping the fundraising campaign open until the official ride on August 11 for @CycleforSight in St. John’s.
To donate: https://t.co/StJJYmZlnC
— Jenn Wicks (@jennwicks) July 12, 2019