World On The Water Day is on August 9th, taking place worldwide, people are encouraged to donate $20 to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation through the World On The Water Day Fund. Then, you simply get out on the water any way you can! Whether it is a personal watercraft, a canoe, a kayak, whether you’re fishing, skiing, boarding, cruising, floating, sailing, swimming or sunbathing – just enjoy the day on the water. While basking in the summer sun and enjoying the on-water activity of your choice, you can rest assured that 100% of your donation went to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation for cancer research.
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) is Canada’s leading cancer research hospital and raises over $60 million per year in support of breakthrough research, patient care and education programs. PMH is a part of the University Health Network (UHN), which also includes Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. The UHN is among world leaders in providing exemplary patient care and innovative research and teaching. This event is worldwide and will be commemorated by a large granite monument on the shore of Buckhorn Lake with a plaque of your name or your family name on it.
By getting involved, you will get the added happiness of knowing that you are making a exponential difference in cancer research.
