Making Tracks Dogsled Adventure Trek benefiting Victim Services Toronto

Over the past two years, he and his colleagues at 53 Division paddled the 56-kilometer journey from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Lakeshore Promenade in Mississauga twice, raising $35,000 for VST, which provides crisis response, trauma and support services to victims of crime and sudden tragic circumstances 24 hours daily. Now, Kuck -- who has been with the Service for 35 years -- is pursuing a dogsled trek with experienced guide Jamie Sands of Chocpaw Expeditions. "I thought the time had come to change gears from a summer fundraiser to doing something in the winter that would revolve around our heritage and culture in Canada," Kuck said. "After looking at hockey and skiing, I realized that dogsledding provides a very close link to our heritage." Kuck has spent several days with Sands on dogsleds preparing for the four-day expedition from February 10-13. He has also braved cold temperatures on snowshoe treks to prepare for the conditions. Visit http://TPSnews.ca to read more