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Seniors take on 700-kms trek for local food bank
Seniors Erlinda and George will walk around P.E.I. to raise funds for Aurora's and the Atlantic province's food banks. PHOTO: Submitted.
When the going gets tough for some, others get busy.
At least that's the story out of Aurora where two seniors are taking on a 700-kilometre trek around Prince Edward Island to raise funds and awareness for the Aurora Food Pantry.
'Although we live in an affluent society—at one time Aurora had the highest per capita income in Canada—there are people who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own,' said 73-year-old George Biondic.
'Many economical factors have contributed to community members facing food insecurity. It could be your neighbour, silent out of embarrassment. Without food, a child can't learn and develop; an adult can't work and be productive. Can the rest of us sit idly and do nothing?'
Biondic, and his wife Erlinda, are known in Aurora for their ultra-running and endurance.
In 2022, the couple walked from Barrie to Toronto to celebrate George's 70th birthday, all the while raising $11,000 for the food bank.
'Let's go big this time. No wimping out. We'll never regret doing good,' said Erlinda, who celebrated her 85th birthday, asking only that they take on another walking challenge.
The Biondics will take on the 700-kilometre walk around P.E.I., starting June 20 to July 23, raising funds for both the Aurora Food Pantry, as well as those in the Atlantic province.
To support their journey or donate to the cause, visit the Aurora Food Pantry or the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry in P.E.I.
