COVID-19.George Markow did laps around his seniors’ residence in Newmarket, Ont., over several months and completed the milestone this morning.He raised nearly $47,000 for Sunnybrook Research Institute and Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation’s COVID-19 Action Fund.
Newmarket WWII veteran walking 100 km to raise money for medical research Although Markow completed his mileage goal, he plans to keep walking because he enjoys the activity.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]He also hopes to keep raising money to help fund research for a COVID-19 vaccine.Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman surprised Markow with a jersey after the veteran crossed the finish line..