John Hits the Road: The Journey Continues

Many Londoners will remember when John Davidson courageously pushed his son Jesse in a wheelchair across Ontario, raising critical awareness and funds in the fight to defeat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Now, 30 years later, and at nearly 80 years old, John is hitting the road again. On June 10, he’ll walk 30 kilometres from St. Thomas to London as a powerful tribute to Jesse and the distance they once travelled together each day.

Join us for this historic day as we honour the legacy of Jesse’s Journey and continue the fight for a future without Duchenne.


🕗 Attend in Person
Start Line: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Jumbo the Elephant Monument, St. Thomas (65 Talbot St)

💙 Donation Stations (Meet John & Support the Cause):
Thomas Brothers Farm Market – ~11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
(5856 Colonel Talbot Rd)

McDonald’s – ~2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
(1040 Wharncliffe Rd S)

Children’s Hospital – LHSC – ~4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
(Staples parking lot – 332 Wellington Rd)

🏁 Finish Line Celebration:
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Victoria Park Bandshell, London (580 Clarence St)


🌐 Can’t attend in person?
Show your support from anywhere in Canada by making a donation or sharing a message of encouragement for John!
🔗 Visit https://jessesjourney.ca

Be part of history. Be part of the legacy. The journey continues.

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