Samm Simon’s 251 KM Run for Cancer Awareness
Stratford → Tobermory · May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, Samm Simon will attempt something most people would never consider:
Running 251 kilometers in 4 days - from his front door in Stratford to the Tobermory pier - to support local cancer awareness, care, and research.
This isn’t a stunt.
It isn’t a headline grab.
And it isn’t about proving anything online.
It’s about showing up for people facing cancer - and for the families, caregivers, and local care teams who walk that road every day.
Why this run exists
Cancer changes lives quietly and suddenly.
It enters ordinary days and reshapes them.
This run is meant to:
- Raise awareness for local cancer care and research
- Keep the focus on people, not spectacle
- Create a shared place for encouragement, updates, and community support
No shock value.
No sensationalizing.
Just effort, honesty, and consistency.
The challenge
- Distance: 251 km
- Route: Stratford → Tobermory
- Date: May 11, 2026
Two lifelong friends will support Samm along the route in an RV, helping document the day and share updates so the effort feels real and connected - because it is.
Official links & updates
You can follow Samm and the run through the following official channels:
Website: https://sammsimon.ca
YouTube (Shorts & updates): https://www.youtube.com/@SammSimon/shorts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samm.siomon
These channels will be used to share training, preparation, and run-day updates.
How this thread is meant to be used
This thread is the official community hub for the run.
You’re welcome to:
- Leave a message of encouragement
- Follow along as updates are posted
- Share thoughts, reflections, or support
- Ask respectful questions about the run or preparation
If you’re not sure what to say, that’s okay.
Even a simple “Cheering you on, Samm - thank you for doing this” means more than you think.
Ways to support (optional)
- Follow the updates here as the run approaches
- Share this thread with anyone who might care
- Donate if you’re able (traditional fundraising link below)
GoFundMe:
Donations support local cancer-focused initiatives and care efforts.
There is no obligation - presence and encouragement matter too.
Ground rules for this space
To keep this respectful and meaningful:
- Please avoid speculation, sensational language, or negativity
- No financial pitches or promotions
- Keep the focus on support, awareness, and community
This thread will remain open before, during, and after the run as a permanent record of the effort and the people behind it.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for reading.
And thank you for supporting something that matters - even in small ways.
- The Home Renovation Reviews Team