June 2024
June 1, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Almost 64-Year-Old Lindsay Wincherauk Saves himself from homelessness with a Last-Minute TikTok Video.
Vancouver, British Columbia—In a heartening turn of events, Lindsay Wincherauk, nearly 64, narrowly avoided homelessness by creating a TikTok video. This remarkable story underscores social media's power and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
Lindsay Wincherauk dedicated nearly 15 years of his life to Trades Labour Corporation. However, on the first day of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company replaced him with a younger, less expensive employee. At the time, Wincherauk was approaching his sixtieth birthday. Despite seeking legal advice and being assured he had the truth on his side, his legal team ultimately advised him to accept a minimal settlement, leaving him emotionally and financially shattered.
Undeterred, Wincherauk, a passionate writer, penned and pitched 14 manuscripts during the pandemic, but to no avail. He sent out over 1,000 job applications, each one met with silence. As he neared 64, with homelessness looming and financial ruin imminent, Wincherauk faced a stark reality; finding success at his age felt like trying to thread a needle with steel rope.
Depression and stress became his constant companions. In a final, desperate attempt to avoid becoming unhoused, Wincherauk created a TikTok video showcasing many of the companies that had rejected him. The video caught the eye of a manager of an international coffee chain, Starbucks, who offered him a job. This opportunity potentially saved Wincherauk and his family from the brink of homelessness.
Wincherauk’s story is one the world desperately needs to hear. It is a tale layered with hope and resilience: a man nearing 64, making a TikTok video that goes viral, and landing a job at Starbucks despite never having drunk coffee in his life. This unexpected twist not only saved his family from becoming unhoused but also showcases the impact of social media and the unexpected avenues it can open.
As Wincherauk approaches his 64th birthday, his journey to despair to becoming a barista at Starbucks is a beacon of hope. His story is poised for further recognition, with potential book deals and movie or television adaptations on the horizon.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lindsay Wincherauk
Almost 64-Year-Old Lindsay Wincherauk Saves himself from homelessness with a Last-Minute TikTok Video.
Vancouver, British Columbia—In a heartening turn of events, Lindsay Wincherauk, nearly 64, narrowly avoided homelessness by creating a TikTok video. This remarkable story underscores social media's power and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
Lindsay Wincherauk dedicated nearly 15 years of his life to Trades Labour Corporation. However, on the first day of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company replaced him with a younger, less expensive employee. At the time, Wincherauk was approaching his sixtieth birthday. Despite seeking legal advice and being assured he had the truth on his side, his legal team ultimately advised him to accept a minimal settlement, leaving him emotionally and financially shattered.
Undeterred, Wincherauk, a passionate writer, penned and pitched 14 manuscripts during the pandemic, but to no avail. He sent out over 1,000 job applications, each one met with silence. As he neared 64, with homelessness looming and financial ruin imminent, Wincherauk faced a stark reality; finding success at his age felt like trying to thread a needle with steel rope.
Depression and stress became his constant companions. In a final, desperate attempt to avoid becoming unhoused, Wincherauk created a TikTok video showcasing many of the companies that had rejected him. The video caught the eye of a manager of an international coffee chain, Starbucks, who offered him a job. This opportunity potentially saved Wincherauk and his family from the brink of homelessness.
Wincherauk’s story is one the world desperately needs to hear. It is a tale layered with hope and resilience: a man nearing 64, making a TikTok video that goes viral, and landing a job at Starbucks despite never having drunk coffee in his life. This unexpected twist not only saved his family from becoming unhoused but also showcases the impact of social media and the unexpected avenues it can open.
As Wincherauk approaches his 64th birthday, his journey to despair to becoming a barista at Starbucks is a beacon of hope. His story is poised for further recognition, with potential book deals and movie or television adaptations on the horizon.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lindsay Wincherauk
Unwritten Story
You are not the sum of your struggles. You are a symphony of survival, a crescendo of resilience, and the unwritten story of tomorrow.
You are not the sum of your struggles. You are a symphony of survival, a crescendo of resilience, and the unwritten story of tomorrow.
ONE WORD AT A TIME!
The Big Days
June 2024
Up to: May 31
Up to: May 31
Statistics
2024 Totals
Dear Universe,
I have a few requests for 2024!
2024 Totals
Dear Universe,
I have a few requests for 2024!
Steps Total = 3,612,031
Average Steps Per Day = 23,608
Miles Per Day = 12.08
Total Miles = 1,936.51
Seawall Laps = 348.34
Consecutive Days (Fitness Asylum) = 250
Days in the streak over 25,000 steps = 105
Resting Heart Rate = 36
Record Year: 2023
Steps Total = 8,141,057
Average Steps Per Month = 678,421
Average Steps Per Day = 22,304
Miles Per Day = 11.13
Total Miles = 3,997.69
Seawall Laps = 719.11
Record Month: July 2022
Steps Total = 1,243,230
Miles Total = 624.61
Record Day 2023: (November 2)
Steps = 42,077
Miles = 21.57
All-Time Record Day 2022 (July 19)
Steps = 50,572
Miles = 25.04
Steps since January 2020 = 30,704,732
Miles since January 2020 = 15,253.29 miles
Books Read (2024) = 32
Books Written (2024) = 5
Manuscripts Pitched in June 2024
(image below: up to 19th + 4 directly to publisher (not in total below))
Jobs Applied For = 1,000+
(started at Starbucks on June 3)
Red = World Record
Average Steps Per Day = 23,608
Miles Per Day = 12.08
Total Miles = 1,936.51
Seawall Laps = 348.34
Consecutive Days (Fitness Asylum) = 250
Days in the streak over 25,000 steps = 105
Resting Heart Rate = 36
Record Year: 2023
Steps Total = 8,141,057
Average Steps Per Month = 678,421
Average Steps Per Day = 22,304
Miles Per Day = 11.13
Total Miles = 3,997.69
Seawall Laps = 719.11
Record Month: July 2022
Steps Total = 1,243,230
Miles Total = 624.61
Record Day 2023: (November 2)
Steps = 42,077
Miles = 21.57
All-Time Record Day 2022 (July 19)
Steps = 50,572
Miles = 25.04
Steps since January 2020 = 30,704,732
Miles since January 2020 = 15,253.29 miles
Books Read (2024) = 32
Books Written (2024) = 5
Manuscripts Pitched in June 2024
(image below: up to 19th + 4 directly to publisher (not in total below))
Jobs Applied For = 1,000+
(started at Starbucks on June 3)
Red = World Record
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