Canada Cares concert in Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto
The crowd in Yonge-Dundas Square enjoying #CanadaCares concert
Red Cross water safety mascot Buckles proved popular at the #CanadaCares event
A Red Cross team provided first aid at the event, joined by mascot Buckles.
Singer Jully Black warmed up the crowd at #CanadaCares concert
#CanadaCares family day included an area for kids to play
Serena Ryder performs at #CanadaCares concert in Toronto
Ann Clancy from the Canadian Red Cross speaks at the #CanadaCares event
Activities such as this knitting station were part of the #CanadaCares family day.
Red Crosser Bijay shares his support from Liberia where he works in the delivery of maternal and child health programs.
Red Crossers working in maternal and child health programs show they care.
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Representatives from the organizations that hosted the #CanadaCares concert pose with singer Serena Ryder
Serena Ryder and Jully Black took the stage at the #CanadaCares concert in Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto last night. The event also highlighted the tremendous work of Canadian organizations in promoting maternal and child health.
Families and people of all ages gathered in Yonge-Dundas Square to enjoy music, snap selfies in support of the cause, take part in activities and learn more about efforts to improve outcomes for women and children around the world.
This week, leaders in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) are meeting at the global
Saving Every Woman, Every Child Summit posted by the Prime Minister in Toronto. The Canadian Red Cross is among those in attendance at the summit. Learn more about how the Red Cross is helping women and children through
MNCH programs in countries such as Haiti, Liberia, Mali, Pakistan and the Philippines.