Thursday, December 1, 2016

Rush Donates $40,000 to Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook



Rush has done some amazing things in their 40+ year career as a band, but now they can add major philanthropy onto that list (more so than before). They have just made a $40,000 donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook.

Gord Downie is the singer for The Tragically Hip, who has unfortunately developed terminal brain cancer and has since with his band done their final shows. Downie started this charity to help combat the disease so that no one else has to suffer the way he did.

In an official statement, Rush say:

“We are pleased to direct this generous donation from the Allan Slaight Humanitarian award to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook. Many Canadian families have been affected either directly or indirectly by this terrible disease.

Through Gord's courageous efforts this cause is now getting the attention it desperately deserves. As fellow musicians and friends it's our turn to help support his efforts to fight brain cancer now."

 In addition to the band's statement, head of neurology at Sunnybrook Dr James Perry adds:

“We are thrilled to learn Rush has made such a donation. It will help give us the tools we need to find ways to treat the untreatable. Right now we are investigating new drugs, surgical techniques and genetic therapies. We are using ultrasound to reach tumours that couldn't be reached before.

The funds so generously donated by Rush will support us as we continue our pioneering work, to the benefit of brain cancer patients not only across Canada but around the world.”

Definitely good on Rush for making this donation, regardless of the amount (because I know a lot of people would be wondering why they didn't donate more). Every little bit counts when it comes to fighting a disease. I can only hope that soon something substantial can be discovered that will help eradicate brain cancer once and for all, or at the very least help in combating it.

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