A Winnipeg man setting out on a cross-country trek to raise money for cancer is hopeful fraud charges he's facing here in the city won't raise concerns for possible donors to his cause. Andrysiak, 23, has been attending various Winnipeg events since 2011 in his primate getup, including various cancer-awareness related events, he says. Kyle Andrysiak, 23, set out on a fundraising trek on the Trans-Canada Highway in a pink gorilla suit Saturday. He says he isn't concerned fraud charges he's facing in Winnipeg will deter donors. Andrysiak told CBC News he is innocent and isn't concerned the charges will affect his fundraising.

Source: CBC News August 18, 2018 22:52 UTC