There's no doubt that Gord Downie has inspired Canadians through his music, bringing many fans to tears during his final Man Machine Poem concert over the weekend.
But Downie also inspired people to donate a whopping $200,000 to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research over the weekend alone. As of Monday morning, total funds were at $265,000 and were continuing to grow.
"We have heard from Canadians across the country, in the United States and around the world who organized events to watch the show and collect donations," Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre said in a press release Monday.
Not an end to raise awareness
Downie is suffering from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer with no cure. In May, it was announced the veteran singer and lyricist's case was terminal.
Downie's doctor, James Perry, has toured with the band every step of the way, from Victoria's opening show to the last stop of the tour in Kingston this weekend.
He said although the tour is over, there's something that won't end.
"What this isn't the end of is the opportunity for awareness and the opportunity to raise funds," said Perry.
Perry said he noticed a lot of fans delivering the message about the urgent need for fundraising for brain cancer.
Several corporations have contacted Sunnybrook hospital with interest in supporting the fund, according to the hospital.
Now that the tour is over, the band will get together with the hospital and decide how to direct the money donated to the hospital's Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. The money will likely be used for brain cancer research and technologies.
$200K in just two days: Gord Downie inspires tears and donations for cancer research
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