Mike Duhacek embarked on a walk of approximately 1,000,000 steps across the province of Ontario, from Windsor to Ottawa, in the coldest month of the year, in February 2013. He pulled a 125 pound sled behind him with the word CANCER on it, to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, through a self-created initiative called helpmeburycancer. He planned to take more than 10 steps for each of the 75,700 Canadians that die of cancer each year.
During his walk, he was touched by the many stories people shared along the way. He felt the kindness and generosity of his fellow Canadians, and he raised over $43,000.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Mike wrote a book about his story of why he did it, the struggles he encountered along the way, his unwavering love for his family, and one ordinary man’s determination to do his part to help eradicate this disease.

After his walk was complete, Mike was honoured to share his story and raise awareness at various Cancer Society events, schools, and corporate functions.
 
Beginning on World Cancer day (Feb 4) 2023, Mike set out on another journey pulling a 212 pound snowmobile sled over 208 kilometers from Owen Sound to Oakville Ontario. On the sled was a large block that ran the length of it, with six cut pine tree discs attached to each side of the block spelling out cancer. When Mike arrived at the burial site at Halton Regional Police Headquarters, he buried the block in the ground as a symbolic action to where C.A.N.C.E.R belongs and in full support of anyone affected by this miserable disease. Mike connected with thousands along his route and told them they’re not alone and to show that we’re out there fighting for them. Mike would engage in conversation, hear their stories and offer support wherever he could.