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99-Year-Old Guy Aiello Raises $20,880 For PRHC Foundation By Walking Marathon
/Ninety-nine-year-old Guy Aiello, a longtime PRHC hospital supporter, walked the distance of a marathon—42.2 kilometres—to raise funds for equipment and technology at PRHC, and raised $20,880 PRHC Foundation has announced.
A PRHC Foundation donor and former hospital volunteer for almost 30 years, Guy was raised to be kind to everyone and to share what he had. In honour of his 100th birthday this fall, he was resilient in walking this far, and the community rallied behind him.
Guy walked the distance of a marathon—and then some—over the month of July to support the PRHC Foundation. He raised the funds in support of the equipment and technology that PRHC’s doctors, nurses and staff need to provide world-class care to patients.
“Our deepest thanks to Guy and everyone who supported his fundraising challenge,” PRHC Foundation says in a Facebook post. “We know the very best hospitals depend on the generosity of many donors working together and we are very grateful for your support.”
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A Peterborough Man Who Is Turning 100 This Fall Is Walking A Marathon In Support Of PRHC
/UPDATE (July 9th):
PRHC says in a release that they checked in with Guy to see how he’s doing after Week 1 of his marathon: Since Canada Day, he has walked 12.6 km and raised $11,575! He’s thrilled with the response he’s had from the community, and is determined to reach his goal of 42.2 km walked and $42,200 raised.
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ORIGINAL POST
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation has announced that longtime hospital supporter, 99 year old Guy Aiello, is walking the distance of a marathon—42.2 kilometres—to raise funds for equipment and technology at PRHC.
His official marathon kilometre count begins on Canada Day. Already an avid walker, Guy plans to walk 1.8 kilometres every day except Sundays throughout July.
Photo of Guy courtesy PRHC Foundation
A PRHC Foundation donor and former hospital volunteer for almost 30 years, Guy was raised to be kind to everyone and to share what he had.
Now, in honour of his 100th birthday this fall, he wants to do something challenging and unforgettable—something that not only reflects his personal determination, but inspires others to support their regional hospital through the spirit of philanthropy.
Photo of Guy courtesy PRHC
