Do you have a dream?
So many people have dreams,
but how many of us actually pursue
them? John Davidson takes us
all down the path of how to
achieve our dreams in his new
book The Right Road.
It all began in 1995 when John and his son Jesse Davidson began their trek across Ontario to conquer Duchene's muscular dystrophy. Jesse Davidson was diagnosed with Duchene's at the age of six. In hopes of finding a cure, John became the founder of Jesse's Journey, a foundation to fund cell research.
The walk across Ontario generated one and a half million dollars to go towards research, and it was only the beginning. From then on the story only became more and more astounding. From 1998 to 1999, John began his 8,300 km walk across Canada, this time alone. This walk raised $2 million and began the Jesse Davidson's Endowment that is now over $8.6 million just for research. Jesse's Journey to this day has raised over $10 million.
From these many experiences, John found the words to write his first novel entitled Jesse's Journey: A Canadian Story. John said the book was a "biographical story of going across Ontario in 1995 and Canada in 1998. It was a story on what happened." His new book, released on November 26, takes a different approach. John writes The Right Road as more of an educational tool to show people that they can reach their dreams if they really try. "I want people to live the dream, do things they really really want to do. I've met thousands and thousands of people who all have a goal ... that have always wanted to reach it. These are the types of people I want to push over the edge. If they can do that they'll be a lot happier. If they are unsuccessful, that's ok because they have a shot," said John. He uses his story and Jesse's story as examples to get people to go and try to pursue their dreams.
John began the book in 2009. However, a roadblock occurred November 6 of that year when Jesse passed away. John began working on the book again in 2010 with his primary goal to "light a fire in people," to help them realize they can do anything they want as long as they try. Davidson uses his book to instruct those willing to take a chance, on how to take those next steps.
Sixteen years ago John tuned his life around to do something tremendous for his son. It took courage, strength and, most of all, love to help John to see that he was capable. With that vision, he hopes one day victims of Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy will have a cure.
The Walk Across Canada In A Day event kicks off the month of fundraising for Duchene's on May 1. Although this is the official month of fundraising for Duchene's, donations are accepted year round.
For more information on John and Jesse Davidson, and their family visit www.jessesjourney.com.
It all began in 1995 when John and his son Jesse Davidson began their trek across Ontario to conquer Duchene's muscular dystrophy. Jesse Davidson was diagnosed with Duchene's at the age of six. In hopes of finding a cure, John became the founder of Jesse's Journey, a foundation to fund cell research.
The walk across Ontario generated one and a half million dollars to go towards research, and it was only the beginning. From then on the story only became more and more astounding. From 1998 to 1999, John began his 8,300 km walk across Canada, this time alone. This walk raised $2 million and began the Jesse Davidson's Endowment that is now over $8.6 million just for research. Jesse's Journey to this day has raised over $10 million.
From these many experiences, John found the words to write his first novel entitled Jesse's Journey: A Canadian Story. John said the book was a "biographical story of going across Ontario in 1995 and Canada in 1998. It was a story on what happened." His new book, released on November 26, takes a different approach. John writes The Right Road as more of an educational tool to show people that they can reach their dreams if they really try. "I want people to live the dream, do things they really really want to do. I've met thousands and thousands of people who all have a goal ... that have always wanted to reach it. These are the types of people I want to push over the edge. If they can do that they'll be a lot happier. If they are unsuccessful, that's ok because they have a shot," said John. He uses his story and Jesse's story as examples to get people to go and try to pursue their dreams.
John began the book in 2009. However, a roadblock occurred November 6 of that year when Jesse passed away. John began working on the book again in 2010 with his primary goal to "light a fire in people," to help them realize they can do anything they want as long as they try. Davidson uses his book to instruct those willing to take a chance, on how to take those next steps.
Sixteen years ago John tuned his life around to do something tremendous for his son. It took courage, strength and, most of all, love to help John to see that he was capable. With that vision, he hopes one day victims of Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy will have a cure.
The Walk Across Canada In A Day event kicks off the month of fundraising for Duchene's on May 1. Although this is the official month of fundraising for Duchene's, donations are accepted year round.
For more information on John and Jesse Davidson, and their family visit www.jessesjourney.com.
