/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ALERT - The Beaches, Rick Mercer, Mayor Olivia Chow to attend UHN's We Walk UHNITED Presented by Rogers/

TORONTO, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - 

WHAT:

• We Walk UHNITED Presented by Rogers is UHN's first ever large-scale public event. The walk will be followed by a live concert by Tom Cochrane, and celebration supporting University Health Network. We Walk UHNITED Presented by Rogers will bring together over 3,000 participants, special guests, and high-profile supporters in a one-of-a-kind celebration of Canada's #1 hospital.

WHO:

• The Beaches, participating in the walk
• Rick Mercer, speaking during closing ceremonies
• Tom Cochrane, performing live
• Madison Tevlin and Sangita Patel, lead ambassadors
• Julie Quenneville, CEO of UHN Foundation
• Dr. Kevin Smith, CEO of University Health Network
• Mayor Olivia Chow, speaking during opening ceremonies
• Mayko Nguyen, Canadian actress participating in the walk
• Sam Schachter, 2x Olympic Beach Volleyball athlete participating in the walk
• Aphrose, performing live
• Shilpa Raju, double lung transplant recipient from UHN participating in the walk

WHEN:

• Saturday, May 31, 2025
  8:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
  Media check in: 7:30 A.M.

WHERE:

• Toronto General Hospital outdoor parking lot
  201 Elizabeth St. (Gerrard St. W and Elizabeth Street)

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• Celebrities, Mayor Olivia Chow, hospital dignitaries, patient ambassadors and participants all available for interview, as listed above
• Compelling visuals: stage moments, performances, crowd shots, live music, attendees and more
• Behind-the-scenes access to interview celebrity participants and performers

SOURCE UHN Foundation

MEDIA RSVP: Olivia Monardo, Public Relations Officer, UHN Foundation, E. [email protected], T. 416-669-0638; Please RSVP to confirm attendance and accreditation