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“We really want to do something special on Canada’s birthday as a tribute to one of our country’s greatest musical treasures,” said Jeff Winskell, Program Director, 97.7 HTZ-FM. “There’s no better time to showcase The Tragically Hip’s catalogue in its entirety, and to raise awareness about the need for cancer research.”

“All of us at the Canadian Cancer Society were sad to hear about Gord Downie’s diagnosis of glioblastoma,” says Paulanne Jushkevich, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Canadian Cancer Society. “Brain cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Glioblastoma is the prevalent form of brain cancer and, unfortunately, it is incurable. More research is desperately needed to save more lives.”