Dr. Jane Philpott kicked off a successful rally in First Cdn Place on Nov 14th. She is also responsible for starting the Day in 2004 by challenging 50 fellow doctors at Markham Stouffville Hospital to donate one day's pay to this worthy cause. That first year they raised $33,000.
By 2006, $500,000 was raised to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation. He gave us his unique perspective and encouragement about the situation in Afria. Funds also benefit Dignitas International. James Orbinski (left) let us know more about this medical humanitarian organization.
We got pumped up with Soul Influence and finished with Steven Page singing a few Barenaked Ladies songs. We also heard from a brother and sister who donated the money they earn from their paper route, finishing with a challenge to other paper carriers to donate a day's pay.
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