He did it. After 53 days and nearly 1,000 kilometers on foot across Quebec, Arthur Fortin—known as Arthur Le Marcheur—reached Cap-Gaspé on July 5, a symbolic date marking the birthday of his brother Cyrias, who passed away from cancer in 2022.
Departing from Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon on May 13, the anniversary of his brother’s death, Arthur completed an extraordinary journey dedicated to Cyrias’ memory and to raising funds for cancer research.
With unwavering determination and the support of the public, he raised an impressive $32,636 for the CHU de Québec Foundation.
A professional truck driver with Groupe Bernières, Arthur temporarily swapped his steering wheel for hiking boots, channeling his passion for long-distance walking into a deeply human mission. “Why not use my passion to serve a greater cause? Why not turn every step into hope for those who need it?” he said. What began as a personal tribute quickly grew into a collective movement of solidarity.
Along the way, he walked through dozens of towns, meeting elected officials, fellow truckers, and everyday citizens moved by his story. Every word of encouragement gave him the strength to keep moving forward on the road of hope.
“Arthur is a colleague we truly value for his discipline and generosity, but what he has accomplished goes far beyond what any of us imagined. Walking nearly 1,000 kilometers out of love and solidarity is a truly powerful human act. He represents the heart and commitment we all strive for at Bernières,” said Pierre Labrie, who met Arthur along the way to offer his support. “I followed his journey every day. I’m proud of him. He’s more than a colleague—he’s a friend.”
An experienced hiker for over a decade with long-distance treks abroad under his belt, Arthur chose this time to walk across his home province. It was his way of giving back to his community and directly raising awareness about the need to fund medical research here in Quebec.
Even harsh weather couldn’t slow him down. Scorching heat, rain, and wind—every step became a tribute, every hill a reminder of his brother’s battle, every breath a call for generosity.
Follow Arthur’s journey on Facebook: facebook.com/arthurlemarcheur
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