There’s no question that Saturday night had an impact on the hearts and minds of millions of Canadians. The Tragically Hip’s final concert brought awareness to the fight against cancer – and how sometimes the medical community can’t stop it – in the way only high-profile celebrity can. It’s had a ripple-effect in communities across the country as people chose to support that fight in different ways.
In Huntsville, hundreds of people arrived at River Mill Park to watch the CBC broadcast of the final concert by The Tragically Hip and many paused to purchase t-shirts, buttons, and decals or to make a donation to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF). Almost $4000 was raised that night, said HHF Executive Director Katherine Craine.
“Gord Downie took a terrible diagnosis, a terminal illness, and was able to make some good of it by raising awareness and raising funds throughout Canada,” said Craine. “The turnout is overwhelming.”
She added that this kind of positive action is a common occurrence in our community, albeit on a smaller scale. “In Huntsville, there are stories of people every day who do that kind of thing, too. They turn around a terrible circumstance and make it into something positive for the future of our hospital or the future of other patients who might come through it… Whether it be for the hospital or the soup kitchen or Christine’s Place, the community is so generous and caring.”
All of the funds raised Saturday night will go to cancer care programs at Huntsville Hospital. If you missed the opportunity and would like to make a donation, you can do that here.
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