Over 400 people attended the Miles for MacKinnon charity run at the Green Lane Sports Complex in Paris on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Miles for MacKinnon, which raised over $20,000 for colon cancer research was created after 28-year-old Dylan MacKinnon, an officer with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) West Region, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer on November 23, 2023.
During the opening ceremonies of the event, OPP Chief Superintendent Dana Earley, who has worked with MacKinnon periodically throughout his seven-year career, approached the podium to speak about his overall character.
“His resiliency and determination are absolutely unbelievable, truly admirable,” said Earley.
“He has proven time and time again that he could do hard things and true to his character, he became an officer to support others, he joined ERT to support others on a different level, and now he’s still supporting others through all of his challenges. Today is a remarkable example of that as he raises awareness and money for cancer.”
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