It was another successful Herbie Day at SickKids today. The festivities closed with Gord Martineau’s live broadcast during the Citytv six o’clock news hour where he highlighted the impact made to international patients and announced more than $134,000 raised in support of the Herbie Fund.

Run by volunteers, the Herbie Fund relies on the generosity of the community to continue to change the lives of children around the world. Without this support, these children would be without the medical care they so desperately need.

Beginning with a live broadcast during Breakfast Television, Herbie Day continued with a special BBQ lunch on the front lawn, courtesy of Oliver & Bonacini. The Kids Fun Zone inside the Hospital was a hit during the rainy weather with Toronto Blue Jays mascot Ace and the Toronto Zoo’s Explorer Bear hanging out with the children while they got their pictures taken and spent the afternoon playing games.

Gord Martineau has been particularly instrumental in the success of the annual event, which to date has raised almost $1 million. Travelling across the globe to meet the children who benefit from the Herbie Fund, Gord’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious to all those who participate in making these children’s hopes into a reality.

You can catch special coverage of the day as well as patient stories and interviews on the Citytv website. To make a donation to the Herbie Fund, visit their website or call 1-888-340-3429.