Stephan Marinoiu begins hunger strike for autism services
At 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, Stephan Marinoiu stopped eating and began a hunger strike for autism services in Ontario.
Stephan Marinoiu is the father of Simon, a 15-year-old boy who has autism. In February, Stephan walked from Toronto to Ottawa through two of the worst snowstorms of the season to bring the issue of autism to the attention of the federal government. Now, Stephan is taking his fight to Queen’s Park.
He has told us that he would be grateful for anyone who can take time to visit and stay with him for however long they are able.
Stephan is staying around the clock. Here are his own words: