Close X
Thursday, December 12, 2024
ADVT 
National

Metis Teen Finishes 420 Km Run, Raises $10,000 For Group Which Found Cousin's Body

The Canadian Press, 10 May, 2016 01:09 PM
    WINNIPEG — A Metis teen who lost her cousin to suicide has raised more than $10,000 for the volunteer group that helped find his body.
     
    Kayleen McKay started running 420 kilometres from Duck Bay, Man., 10 days ago to finish in Winnipeg Tuesday.  
     
     
    The 18-year-old says she decided to run the equivalent of a marathon a day after her cousin committed suicide and his body was found by members of Drag The Red — volunteers who dredge up the Red River searching for clues about missing and murdered loved ones.
     
    McKay finished her journey steps away from the river where her cousin's body was found and says she was overwhelmed by the support she's received.
     
    Kimberley Kostiuk, with Drag The Red, says the money Kayleen raised will help buy the group a much-needed boat.
     
    She says she hopes it will allow the group to bring closure to other families.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Space Crunch Forces Domestic Violence Shelters To Turn Away Women: Report

    A new report says women are crossing provincial borders to escape domestic violence — and many are being turned away from shelters that are full or overcrowded.

    Space Crunch Forces Domestic Violence Shelters To Turn Away Women: Report

    80 People Arrested In Sweeping Ontario Child Online Exploitation Investigation

    80 People Arrested In Sweeping Ontario Child Online Exploitation Investigation
    The bulk of the charges relate to sexual assault, child pornography and exploitation, but police said several counts also concern drugs and weapons.

    80 People Arrested In Sweeping Ontario Child Online Exploitation Investigation

    Nova Scotia Government Looking To Increase Trade Ties With China

    Premier Stephen McNeil announced a strategy today that will focus on the province's competitive strengths in areas such as seafood products and education.

    Nova Scotia Government Looking To Increase Trade Ties With China

    Judge Eases Release Conditions For Teen Accused Of Uttering Threat In Song

    Judge Eases Release Conditions For Teen Accused Of Uttering Threat In Song
    Nelson Fletcher Rudderham was charged in late March after posting a song he wrote with a reference to a school shooting online.

    Judge Eases Release Conditions For Teen Accused Of Uttering Threat In Song

    Complaint Against Alberta Naturopath In Toddler Case Being Investigated

    Complaint Against Alberta Naturopath In Toddler Case Being Investigated
    A jury in Lethbridge convicted David and Collet Stephan on Tuesday of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their 19-month-old son Ezekiel.

    Complaint Against Alberta Naturopath In Toddler Case Being Investigated

    B.C. Introduces Law To Require Universities To Have Sexual Misconduct Policies

    B.C. Introduces Law To Require Universities To Have Sexual Misconduct Policies
    "The thing about rape and sexual violence is that silence is the best friend of any rapist, and shame is their second-best friend," Premier Christy Clark said outside the legislature.

    B.C. Introduces Law To Require Universities To Have Sexual Misconduct Policies