“The guy who I donated the money to last year, he’s actually not doing too well, I was talking to him yesterday. I’m still doing it in her honour, but last year I was running to escape the pain and for it to be more therapeutic. “Last time I was doing it in honour of my sister. For the 2021 run, Rasmussen raised about $7,500, which he donated to a man who was dealing with cancer. The goal is to raise money to help people pay for alternatives to chemotherapy, many of which are not covered by the provincial healthcare system. He is also changing direction this year, planning to arrive at Robert Ostler Park near the Campbell River-Quadra Island ferry terminal at around 1 p.m. I think just focusing on the water and keeping my mind strong is what I’m going to focus on.” “There was a point where I wasn’t drinking enough water and that kind of got to me last run. It’s scary, but it’s not as scary as last time,” he said. I know if I can make it that far, 40 km more isn’t that much. This year while it is still technically the longest run he’s undertaken, he has a better understanding of how it will affect his body and mind. Last year, he embarked on the longest run of his life, running through the night down the Island from Campbell River. He is calling his now-annual run the Coco Run in honour of his sister Nicole who passed away from colon cancer early in 2021. I survived it, so we’ll see how far I can go this time.” “I am going to run from Duncan, I haven’t gotten the landmark yet, but from Duncan to Campbell River,” he said. One year after running from Campbell River to Nanaimo to raise money for alternative cancer care, Quadra Islander Ryan Rasmussen is doing it again on June 25 and 26 - only this time he’s adding another 40 km to the trip. 2017 Parksville Qualicum Beach Discovery Guide.
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