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| Last updated at 10:16 PM on 27/04/07 |
A spring in his step 
The Journal Pioneer
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| Brian Ellis gives the thumbs up as he walks across the province to raise money for the Kidney Foundation and for organ and tissue donation awareness. |
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A new kidney, a new outlook, Brian Ellis is walking the Island, tip to tip, for the second year to raise money and awareness.
Walking with Brian
• Kidney transplant recipient Brian Ellis, 47, is hoping to raise $7,500 during this, his second cross-Island walk, for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, P.E.I. Branch.
• Last year’s target of $5,000 was met.
• The Summerside resident started his walk at East Point.
• He’s gone through two pairs of sneakers so far.
• He walks eight hours, or 30 km, a day.
• Received $100 cheque from Mayor Basil Stewart after reaching Summerside Wellness Centre noon Thursday.
• Brian has added 50 pounds since his walk last summer, when he was on dialysis.
• He has to drink large quantities of water to keep his kidney healthy.
• Getting a transplant “is like Christmas, birthdays and your first love experience all rolled into one.”
• He is walking up to 80 km farther this year, for a total of 308 km.
• The walk ends Sunday in North Cape.
• Brian takes many anti-rejection pills a day to protect the kidney.
• He says he is walking to pay back those who helped him stay healthy and to promote organ transplant awareness.
• Brian visits kidney patients while travelling the Island.
• Several sponsors are on board, including Tim Hortons, Kidney Foundation, public sector unions, accommodations owners and individuals.
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27/04/07
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Debbie Snow from Summerside, PEI writes: Thumbs-up Babe. I love you. Remember...I'm behind you every step of the way.
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Meaghan Bell from Selkirk, Manitoba writes: Dad,
You are such a inspiration to me and to so many other people too!! I'm so proud of you for what your doing you are a truly blessed man!! Keep it up Dad!
Love and Miss You Very Much
Love your Daughter
Meaghan
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Connie Gill from Botwood, NL writes: WOW! I don't know what to say! You leave me speechless with tears of joy. You truly are a wonderful person, it brings great pleasure just knowing you, and I have been blessed with having you as part of my family, Congratulations on another successful year. Way to go Bro....You're the best! We love you! Connie (Sister-in-law)
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