Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims

Sharing an update on Friday, Spiess reported that Schultz finished the walk around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, completing the 200 kilometres in about 48 hours.

“Owen says that it was most definitely the worst pain he’s ever experienced but worth every moment because it was all for the charity,” a text message from Spiess.

Schultz reported multiple blisters on each foot, with at least two about the size of toonies.

Spiess said Schultz is grateful to all of the help his friends and family gave, “as he feels he wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”

Spiess didn’t reach the 200-kilometre mark of the walk. He stopped around 75 kilometres in, when his legs began to seize after a break. He said he was also ill.

He said he was “disappointed and ashamed” that he didn’t quite hit the goal distance, “but is super proud of Owen for achieving such an impressive goal, pushing himself past the limits spreading awareness for something he is passionate about.”

Spiess said he and Schwartz are more motivated than ever to continue raising money for causes like Red Cross through challenging tasks like this walk.

The two thanked friends and families who met with them along the way, cooked meals for them, and spent hours with them as they walked.

“All their help is what made our goal possible,” Spiess wrote.

He said the money raised, importantly, is going to the Red Cross for its support of communities and people in emergency situations, like the incident in Wainwright.

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Libby Gray, CKOM News

by Libby Gray, CKOM News

Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims

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