Les Lampkin began his trek in support of SOYA in 2019, and on Tuesday he crossed the finish line for a distance equivalent to walking around the globe
You may have noticed Les Lampkin walking around Sault Ste. Marie, usually wearing the distinctive purple-coloured SOYA clothing. What you may not have realized is Lampkin has been on a years-long journey to raise awareness for the street-level organization by walking the equivalent of a trip around the world.
Lampkin began his most recent walk in 2019 by mapping out specific "laps" in the city that were between 6.5 and 7.5 km long. He said about seven or eight pairs of shoes were sacrificed over the years to accomplish the feat. Terry Fox was a particular inspiration for the walk, said Lampkin. When Fox was doing his Marathon of Hope in 1980-81, Lampkin was about 13 years old.
Raynor-Elliott said Lampkin has been an incredible advocate for the organization and an inspiration to volunteers and the friends they serve at the depot.
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