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  • 'I know what war's all about': 103-year-old B.C. man begins fundraising walk for Ukrainian children

    05/02/2022 5:43:01 PM PDT · by Kriggerel · 8 replies
    CTV News Vancouver Island ^ | May 2, 2022 | Adam Chan
    John Hillman, a Second World War veteran living in Oak Bay, B.C., has kicked off his fundraiser for Ukrainian children and families affected by war. The 103-year-old began his campaign Monday, and plans to walk 103 laps around the courtyard of his independent living centre. Hillman's scheduled to walk 10 laps around the courtyard every day, and local children are slated to join him on his walks next week. The centenarian is raising money for the Save The Children charity, with funds going towards Ukrainian children. "It touched my heart to see those kids being herded away from their homes...