John Hillman walked to save children. He died at 105.

Dear Nelson,  Last week, our Save the Children family lost a very important member. Dedicated fundraiser John Hillman passed away at the amazing age of 105. For the last four years, John has raised more than $470,000 for children in crisis by walking his age in laps around his retirement home in British Columbia.  As a WWII veteran, John knew firsthand the effects of war, and he was committed to supporting children living in crisis or other emergencies. This year, John decided to step back from his annual fundraising walk, but he kept his online fundraising page open so that people could still contribute. You can read more about John and his dedication to children in our recent blog post. I had the pleasure of joining John last year on his 104th birthday and the final day of his fundraising walk. It was the second time I met John and spent time with him, and I always left inspired by his kind soul and compassion.  John’s generosity and commitment to Save the Children is a testament to his dedication to helping children in crisis. He was a true treasure to our organization, and he will be forever cherished. Warmly,  Danny Glenwright President and CEO  Save the Children