Piping for Cancer Research
Thousands of bagpipers make their way through the streets of Halifax to raise funds for cancer research as part of the Royal International Tattoo.
In the past 11 years, more than $11 million has been raised for cancer research and treatment. Pipefest Nova Scotia selected the Dalhousie Medical research Foundation's Molly Appeal as its charity of choice.
“The tattoo has a long and important relationship with the Molly Appeal, and we were proud to offer our support to this important charity,” says Thomas Grotrian, event organizer.
“Pipefest Nova Scotia is the latest in a series of massed band parades around the world – and they are all in aid of cancer,” says Grotrian.
Every ticket for the July 8, 2007 performance of the Tattoo was $1 more than the usual price. This extra dollar was donated to the Molly Appeal. The players taking part in Pipefest Nova Scotia also requested sponsorship and pledges to raise money themselves. All funds raised support cancer research through the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation.
These donations come from the heart, says Mr. Grotrian. “Everyone on parade will have been touched by cancer one way or another. They have a personal reason for being here.”
In addition to the generosity of the Pipefest participants and supporters, members of Rotary Clubs in Nova Scotia were on hand during the parade to collect donations from the crowd.
The 1000 pipers who swirled throughout Nova Scotia’s capital city arrived from around the world for this special occasion – and this important cause. Pipers from as far away as France, Pakistan, and Japan participated in the parade.