Lakeshore Hospital raises $111K in 2nd annual Dragon Boat Race

Montrealers lent their arms in a dragon boat race on Saturday to raise money for the Lakeshore General Hospital’s oncology clinic in the city’s West Island.

By News Staff

Posted August 26, 2023 2:43 pm.

Last Updated August 26, 2023 6:40 pm.

The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation held its second annual Dragon Boat Race Saturday, raising nearly three times what it did in its inaugural event.

The $111,176 raised are destined for the West Island hospital’s oncology clinic.

Dozens of health-care workers, their families and friends gathered for the cause.

The foundation raised $40,000 in the 2022 edition of the fundraiser.

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