A PERSONAL INVITATION

This page was created as a personal invitation to Rachel McAdams to join me for a promotional walk in support of Toronto’s SickKids Hospital—a conversation in motion, centered on story, resilience, and the quiet power of showing up. If you’ve found your way here, you’re seeing the open door to that invitation.

"The walk", as I call it, is simple by design: no stage, no spotlight—just a shared path and a conversation that draws attention to the children and families served by SickKids. It’s a small, human gesture meant to carry a larger message of hope, endurance, and community for kids suffering with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

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Hi Rachel,

My wife and I have long been fans of yours, so I’ll get straight to the point.

I’m the award-winning author of Scar Tissue, the story of my journey through eight heart surgeries, nearly dying three times, and overcoming what seemed like impossible odds. Since my last surgery, walking has become a central part of my life and recovery.

I’d love to invite you to join me! The walk would support The Ottawa Heart Institute and Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, while helping raise awareness for childhood Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Both institutions hold a very special place in my heart, and I’m proud to support their work.

If this feels a little out of the blue, please know I’m not a crazed stalker—just an enthusiastic survivor and thriver who’s genuinely passionate about shining a light on these two incredible hospitals.

What do you say? Would you help make it happen?

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