"Across the Causeway" Concert Raised $355,555
October 22, 2004

On September 12, 2004, Across the Causeway, a benefit concert held at the Royal Military College of Canada featuring The Tragically Hip and many of their friends raised $355,555 for the Kingston community. The charities that will benefit from this huge success include the Community Foundation of Greater Kingston, the Joe Chithalen Musical Instrument Lending Library and Camp Trillium.

Ticketmaster reported sales of 17,488 tickets. An additional 215 volunteers and over 400 performers, stage crew and staff worked at the concert site, making total attendance for the day over 18,000!

The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston would like to thank the performers who donated their time, including The Tragically Hip with special guests Mathew Good, The Hugh Dillion Redemption Choir, The Trews, The Sadies, James McKenty & The Spades, Chris Koster and host Dan Aykroyd.

Thank you also to The House of Blues Concerts Canada, the numerous community groups, organizations and volunteers who contributed to ensuring the success of this exciting day.

The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston, a locally run public foundation, connects donors with organizations that are committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life in our community. It helps identify current urgent needs in Greater Kingston, and responds through leadership and grant making to address those needs.