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A local family has stepped forward and helped a travelling group of men with a cause that is close to their hearts. Bruno and Sharon Geiger have funded a meal and a stay in Salmon Arm for Kevin Dube, founder of Avery’s ride for PKU, his father Jim Dube, and friend Svend Paulsen. The trio, who are all from Ontario, have begun a bike ride across Canada to raise funds and awareness for the genetic disorder Phenylketonuria, also known as PKU. Coming from Victoria, they stopped in Salmon Arm on June 11, met with the Geigers before heading out to their final destination – St. Johns, Nfld. PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disease that results in neurological problems if not treated right away. People diagnosed with PKU are missing an enzyme that helps them
break down a certain animo acid in their food. This results in a build-up of the amino acid in the blood, which crosses the blood-brain barrier and results in brain damage. Avery’s ride for PKU began when Kevin’s niece was born and diagnosed with PKU. Kevin said he wasn’t really sure what PKU was, and he discovered that he wasn’t alone. “I decided that something needed to be done, I started thinking of the bigger picture,” said Kevin. The Geigers share a similar story with Kevin, as they’re grandparents to a child with PKU. “We decided to step up and do something,” said Bruno. “We thought if we fed him (Dube) supper and helped him out, we could help him continue on to get awareness of PKU out to the rest of the country. We hope the little bit we do will go further.”
Like Kevin, the Geigers weren’t too sure what PKU was. “When we found out our grandson had PKU, we were devastated because we didn’t know what it was,” said Bruno. Kevin’s goal with Avery’s ride for PKU is to raise funds, gather support, and mostly, bring awareness to the government and public about what PKU is. His end goal is to raise $25,000, and he’s already reached $18,000. But for Kevin, it’s more than just the money. “Honestly, meeting people like the Geigers, and meeting people who are affected (with PKU) has been the best part,” said Kevin. Kevin also noted that the support he’s received throughout his trip has been great. “The support has been amazing, it’s such a small community of people affected compared to some other things,” said Kevin.
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