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Jonathon Naylor Editor A feeling of exhilaration is as good a reason as any for snowmobilers to roar across the white blanket of northern Manitoba. But last week, a group of these winter aficionados had an extra incentive to take part in the activity they love. The Lions Club's Journey for Sight left Flin Flon for Brandon on a four-day trek to raise money for the visually impaired. 'We're dressed for it,' said Andy Wasylciw, Flin Flon's lone rider, as he prepared to board his machine in temperatures hovering around -37. Wasylciw joined just over 20 other pledge-collecting riders in leaving the Victoria Inn parking lot last Wednesday morning. They expected to meet up with perhaps dozens of other riders from various communities before arriving at their final destination, Brandon, on Saturday afternoon. The riders planned to be on the move for up to eight hours each day, making plenty of stops along the way. 'Very interesting' 'The part I enjoy about riding is, you meet a lot of different people, a lot of friends and year to year the newcomers, it's very interesting,' said Wasylciw, who made this his eighth Journey for Sight. 'And it's also for the Lions Eye Bank, a good cause.' Now in its 29th year, the fundraiser typically raises between $80,000 and $100,000 for the Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. Prior to leaving, Wasylciw did not know how successful this year's ride would be, but as always he hoped it would set a new record.
