Jasper’s Fire Chief is in Yukon, but it is not regarding his job or emergency services.

Greg Van Tighem’s “End to End MS Dempster Highway” solo bicycle trip kicked off in Dawson City on Saturday.

Van Tighem says losing a close friend from Yellowknife pushed him to help fight the battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

“I know i’m not going to find a cure myself.” said Van Tighem. “But I do know by doing what i’m doing perhaps I can raise some awareness, and even provide some hope to people living with MS because it is a terrible disorder that can leave people without any hope.”

People can sponsor Van Tighem and track his progress on the Dempster Highway by checking out his website EndMS93.com or check out his Facebook page End MS 93.