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Robbie Chalmers

Dunkeld man and loyal pooch mark one year since start of Canada trek which raised over £50,000 for charity

A kilted country-crossing fundraiser from Dunkeld and his loyal companion this week marked one year to the day since they began their coast-to-coast trek across Canada, raising over £50,000 for charity.

Michael Yellowlees and Alaskan Husky Luna set off on their incredible journey, with just a few other belongings in a handcart, from Tofino, British Columbia on the Pacific coast on March 1, 2021.

After nine months, over 5000 miles, four pairs of worn-down boots and the adventure of a lifetime, the pair crossed the finish line at Cape Spear on the eastern edge of Newfoundland.

The former Breadalbane Academy pupil and Luna have raised an incredible £51,245, thanks to 1441 supporters, for charity Trees for Life, which protects the Scottish Highlands, in a bid to revitalise the Caledonian Forest.

Michael wore a kilt every day of the trip, including through snowstorms in the Rockies and the cold rain in Newfoundland and walked up to 30 miles a day.

The duo made plenty friends and headlines on their incredible journey and were greeted at the finish line by a host of locals, media crews and Michael’s mum Karen even flew out to welcome him upon his arrival.

Speaking on Tuesday, March 1, Michael reflected in a post: “Luna and I took what was a completely impromptu trip out to Cape Spear today and realised quite unexpectedly as we drove out that today is March 1, 2022.

“And that it was exactly a year ago today that we set off from Tofino British Columbia, a place known as ‘the end of the road’.

“One year on, we stood at the Eastern most point in Canada. It is a reflective sort of a day!

“Thank you everyone for what has been the most immensely powerful year.”

To donate to Michael and Luna’s fundraiser go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michaelandlunarewild

To see the ‘Michael and Luna - A Rewilding Journey’ Facebook page go to www.facebook.com/MichaelandLuna

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