John Hillman, B.C. veteran who raised funds and spirits during pandemic, dead at 105

In 2020, Hillman gained widespread attention for his fundraising efforts for Save the Children Canada's COVID relief fund, raising $169,000 while walking around the courtyard of his Oak Bay retirement home. 

John Hillman, B.C. veteran who raised funds and spirits during pandemic, dead at 105
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In 2020, Hillman gained widespread attention for his fundraising efforts for Save the Children Canada's COVID relief fund, raising $169,000 while walking around the courtyard of his Oak Bay retirement home.