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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brockville General Hospital Local Stop for Victor Davis Memorial Ride August 5 Brockville—BGH will once again welcome Greg Davis on his across-province ride to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. Davis, brother of the late Canadian Olympic swimmer Victor Davis, began his annual 11-day cycling tour last year in memory of Victor and to raise awareness of the dire need for Ontarians to register their consent to organ and tissue donation. Victor died in 1989 after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Montreal. "Losing Victor was an enormous tragedy for the family," said Greg. "But we agreed to donate Victor's organs and the good that came from our loss was that five people received a new lease on life." Greg began his journey in Guelph July 28th. From there he travels to Toronto, Cobourg, Belleville, Brockville and Ottawa. Once in the province of Quebec, he will cycle to Montreal and end his trip in Quebec City where he will participate in ceremonies of the Canadian Transplant Games as well as award medals to athletes in the cycling events. For the second year in a row, BGH will welcome Greg Davis as the local stop in our community. "We hope that the people of Leeds/Grenville will look at this event and choose to follow Greg’s lead,” says Ray Marshall, BGH President & CEO. “Each of us can register our consent to be a donor and each of us has the potential to save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 others. The gift of life is the greatest gift of all." Greg Davis will arrive at the main entrance of BGH Charles Street Site on Thursday, August 5th at 9:00 a.m. People may register their consent with provided forms at the event. Even if you've signed your donor card in the past, you still need to register your decision to ensure your loved ones will know of your wish to save others. For more information, please contact:
Healthy people – Outstanding Care
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