Two-time Olympian Barb Underhill laces up to support Capes for Kids
More than 100 members of the community laced up at an action-packed skate-a-thon in support of Holland Bloorview’s signature fundraising campaign Capes for Kids. The campaign, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, has raised nearly $8 million to date in support of the hospital’s highest priority needs.
Barb Underhill, World Champion figure skater and two-time Olympian joined in on the fun offering participants the chance to sharpen their skating with a skills and drills session. Underhill shared her long-time connection to, and support of, the hospital and dared everyone watching to sign up and fundraise for Capes for Kids. Ashleigh Saith, vice president, strategy and public engagement and Molly McKeown, vice president, partnerships, both from the Holland Bloorview Foundation, were also interviewed. Several Holland Bloorview client ambassadors and sledge hockey players were also featured in the four, live segments.
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