Sergeant Pete Viol (Retired)

I was pleased to catch up with @PeteViol yesterday in #Fergus to formally congratulate him on his ‘Canoe for Cardiac Care’ trip in the late summer. Paddling 750 kms from #PortSevern to #Ottawa he raised over $25,500 for cardiac patient care equipment at @smghfoundation.

@LFairclo @StMarysGenHosp @SMGHF It's been an honor and a privilege to work on these campaigns for St Mary's over the past 5 years. Promoting awareness of women's heart/health issues and raising funds for the Cardiac Centre is an ongoing process. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do my part.

What an incredible account and journey @peteviol As someone who does a lot of canoeing in the backcountry am just so impressed by, and grateful for, what you’ve accomplished to support @StMarysGenHosp @SMGHF thank you 🙏

@SMGHF It's been an honour and a privilege to work on these campaigns for St. Mary's Hospital over the past 5years. Promoting awareness of women's health/heart issues and raising funds for the Cardiac Centre is an ongoing process and I'm happy to have the opportunity to do my part.

In the 5 years of raising funds for @smghf, I've learned a few things about cardiac disease.Women's heart disease often goes undiagnosed. Symptoms can be different from those of men. It's the #1 cause of death for women in Canada. Talk to your doctor about your risks. Stay well.

Grateful to arrive safely in Ottawa and complete the 2021 Canoe for Cardiac @smghf @SenatorRobBlack @WRPSToday smghf.ca/pete-viol

Congratulations @sgt_pete_viol on your successful #canoe4cardiac journey. Over $25,500 raised to date for cardiac patient care equipment at @smghfoundation . Gifts can still be made at smghf.ca/pete-viol

On Friday, #Fergus's @peteviol arrived at Dow’s Lake in #Ottawa after his 750 km Canoe for Cardiac Care in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. Thank you for your continued dedication to supporting our community, Pete! Learn about his journey, here: supportstmarys.akaraisin.com/ui/Canoe/

The finish line is in sight! @peteviol has now reached the outskirts of Ottawa on the Rideau Canal @smghf @WRPSToday

Last night of camping - hard to believe this journey is coming to an end.

Near Kars, South of Ottawa. The sun is setting on the Canoe for Cardiac Care. Few more days of paddling.

Waiting for the Merrickville lock to open. The end of this journey is now getting close...if you haven't had a chance to make a donation in support of cardiac care, please do so at smghf.ca/pete-viol

Darkness creeping in at the Kilmarnock lock on the Rideau Canal smghf.ca/pete-viol

Met 3 fellow paddlers from Waterloo all heading to Ottawa on the @RideauCanalNHS

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to @SMGHF - continued world class cardiac care is the goal of this journey. Secure donation link here: smghf.ca/pete-viol

Got to a sheltered lock early today after a windy and difficult paddle. Hoping for an easier go tommorow. #canoe4cardiac

Left behind the Bay of Quinte and its angry skies, and had a good first day on the Rideau Canal #canoe4cardiac smghf.ca/pete-viol

Because of current and expected wind conditions now and over the next few days on Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, I will be bypassing this section of my route. I'll be on the Rideau Canal Thursday morning. #safetyfirst #canoe4cardiac @smghf

Sunrise at 0600 on the north end of Rice Lake. Heading to Healey Falls today. Smghf.ca/pete-viol

Very grateful to sponsor Katlyn International who will be matching all gifts up to $10,000. To donate online smghf.ca/pete-viol