Howard, 24, hopes to raise $2.5 million as he runs across 10 provinces and through nearly 600 communities along his 8,000-kilometre trek.
Premier Robert Ghiz and the provincial government recognized Howard for his efforts.
"Mr. Howard had a dream to run across Canada," said Ghiz. "He has already covered hundreds of kilometres since dipping his toe in the Atlantic Ocean off St. John's, Newfoundland on March 25. He has since strained his Achilles tendon, run through gale-force winds and seen his first moose in the wild...I encourage members of this assembly and all islanders to do their part to welcome Jonathan and support his dream as he makes his way across Prince Edward Island, raising money for this important cause."
Howard was greeted in Charlottetown by the Minster of Education and Early Childhood Development, Gerard Greenan, Mayor Clifford Lee and president of the Autism Society of P.E.I., Michelle Pineau.
"The Autism Society of Prince Edward Island is particularly moved by the fact that Jonathan is making this contribution to the betterment of the lives of those affected by (ASD) while not being intimately connected to ASD himself," said Pineau.
Howard expressed his gratitude, adding he's pleased with the people of P.E.I. who "have worked so hard in the province to better the lives of those affected by ASD.
"Reaching my third province and second capital city is certainly an exciting moment for me," said Howard, who next heads for Nova Scotia.
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