June 27, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter
Hub International’s Eileen Greene challenged the insurance industry, companies, vendors, brokers and suppliers to step up to the plate to support the Fort McMurray fundraising concert #BackFortMac, held June 27 at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. A stellar line-up of Canadian performers included Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, Measha Brueggergosman, Alan Frew of Glass Tiger, Liona Boyd, John McDermott, Jackie Richardson and daughter Kim Richardson, Matt Dusk, Sophie Millman, The Lovelocks, The Devin Cuddy Band, Slaight Music, Kayla Diamond and7Sould. The concert was hosted by Dragons’ Den alumnus Arlene Dickinson, Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, and Steve Anthony, with special appearances by Ronnie Hawkins, Spider Jones, Darryl Sittler and others. In all, 90% of the funds raised by #BackFortMac was donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal.