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Combining a Passion of Hiking with a Desire for Transformation.

 

Walking People Out of Poverty started in 2014 when Peter Thorpe decided to take his hobby of hiking some of the worlds great walks with making a difference. 

That year Peter struck out on walking the 1,014KM South West Coast Path in England which he did over a two year period. In 2018 Peter set his sites higher by looking to tackle the infamous Pacific Coast Trail, a 4,265 KM trek from Mexico to Canada which he aims to do over 3 years.

To date the Walking People Out of Poverty has raised  an incredible $365K for Opportunity International Canada. 

Peter's contagious enthusiasm for change continues to catch on. This year, he is joined by OIC Board Chair John Mach and CEO Dan Murray. Together, they will walk 700+ km covering the final stretch from the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Meet The Walkers

Peter in Rwanda with Opportunity International client Beata

Peter in Rwanda with Opportunity International client Beata

Peter Thorpe

Hiking developed as a passion in his teens, and Peter is happiest when he's out in the wild with his back-pack on.

He has a motor that just will not stop.  And Peter wants to use this for a good cause. 

He has always been drawn to people doing something for themselves, instead of expecting a handout, and that is why he's chosen to partner with Opportunity International Canada.  

Dan with a client in Nicaragua

DAN MURRAY, CEO, OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL

Dan Murray has been the CEO of Opportunity International Canada since November 2018. He is inspired by Opportunity’s mission to help emerging entrepreneurs transform their lives, families and communities. He strongly believes his primary role as CEO is to inspire, support and serve Opportunity International Canada’s leaders and staff as they execute the mission with excellence.  

Dan is excited to return to the PCT with Peter in this year’s Walking People Out of Poverty.

As an avid biker and lover of the outdoors, he looks forward to taking in the beauty of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail. Dan lives in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, with his wife, Brenda. They have three amazing adult children, one awesome daughter-in-law, and a crazy beagle named Finnegan. 

 

Contact Us

For any questions about this Walking People Out of Poverty, please contact:

Anita Hintz at ahintz@opportunityinternational.ca