Gary Averbach News Today

A 79-year-old man has concluded his journey from Calgary to Vancouver on foot, all in support of cancer research in memory of his cousin.

With a group of supporters by his side, Gary Averbach received a hero’s welcome at Jack Poole Plaza Thursday, the final stop of his 1,100 kilometre journey.

Through tunnels, over bridges, along highways, city streets and rural roads, Gary Averbach is on a personal mission on foot from Calgary to Vancouver.