Beachburg native, 82-year-old Russell MacKay and his Papa Walks 4 Kids campaign officially wrapped up yesterday. MacKay crossed the finish line at CHEO after walking 125 kilometres from Beachburg and raising $105,000 to support the kids at the hospital. MacKay started his “Papa Walks 4 Kids” march on August 24th with the goal of arriving at CHEO by September 3rd. MacKay’s goal was to raise $25,000 for CHEO. When he arrived at CHEO Thursday afternoon, more than $105,000 had been donated.


