He’s on his way. 82-year-old Russell MacKay from Beachburg began his 10-day journey to CHEO, walking 125 kilometers to raise $25,000 for the hospital. The fundraiser is called Papa Walks 4 Kids, left from Beachburg Public School this morning and MacKay will make his way along River Road into Arnprior, through Carp, and into Ottawa to arrive by September 4th. MacKay says there was one particular moment that made him want to support the hospital.
So far, $21,000 has been raised and donations can be made on CHEO’s website and you can also follow along with the Papa Walks 4 Kids Facebook page.