A surprise donation of $25,000 from Canadian singer Michael Buble was the icing on the cake for staff at the annual CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day last Friday.
The day raised a record-breaking $1,928,378.
“It is a privilege for me to be involved with an organization with such heart. For over 60 years, the CKNW Orphans’ Fund has had the opportunity to brighten children’s lives in BC and we are thrilled about the support that British Columbians provided on Pledge Day. The donations will give us the ability to fund children that need it the most in this province,” says president of the Vancouver Giants hockey team and CKNW Orphans’ Fund Board Chair Ron Toigo.
The annual pledge day raises money for children with special needs. It is broadcast live on CKNW AM980 and was hosted by station personalities and featured community leaders including Canadian vocalists Michael Buble and Dan Mangan, Vancouver Canucks Alumni Cliff Ronning, Kirk McLean and Pat Quinn, Vancouver Police Department Chief Jim Chu and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.
Personalities from Global BC also took part.
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