You are invited to send a message of encouragement to support 104-year-old John Hillman as he walks 104 laps to raise $104,000 for Save the Children from May 1-12. Let’s cheer on this remarkable man and let him know we are with him for every lap and every step as he undertakes his fundraising challenge!
You can also donate to John’s fundraiser here: https://bit.ly/johnhillman104
If you would like to send a video message or photo to John, you can email it to comms@savethechildren.ca or post it on social and tag us. In sharing your video or photo via e-mail, you acknowledge that this content may be shared on our social media channels to cheer for John.
John Hillman is a 104-year-old World War II veteran and proud fundraiser for Save the Children. For the past three years, John has raised funds by walking laps around his BC retirement home courtyard, the number of laps matching his age! To date, he has raised an astounding $333,000 for children in crisis.
This year, John will walk from May 1-12, ten laps per day plus a few extra to reach 104 laps! His fundraising goal is $104,000 for Save the Children’s emergency fund to help children in crisis.
John shares: “At 104 years of age, I am glad to say I am still around, fit, and enthusiastic. I’m looking forward to my 104 trips around the Carlton House residence courtyard! Many thanks to those of you who supported the children in 2020, 2021, and 2022. I encourage you to continue your good work again in 2023”.
Your message of encouragement will be shared directly with John starting on May 1 and posted across our social media channels. We want to raise as much awareness as possible about this incredible initiative!
Save the Children would like to thank Carlton House of Oak Bay in BC for kindly organizing John’s fundraiser each year!