(PHOTO: Mark and April Yakabuski and with their three boys.)
The June 25 fundraising event for Stittsville’s Yakabuski family raised over $150,000, organizer Jennifer McGahan announced this weekend.
It is with great pleasure that I announce the grand total raised for #yakstrong on June 25 at JLA $150,727.00! @StittsCentral @YAKSTRONG
— Jennifer McGahan (@jennifermcgahan) July 2, 2016
Mark Yakabuski, 42, suffered a freak accident while golfing, resulting in a serious spinal injury. The father of three is an active member of the Stittsville community and for the past ten years has tirelessly offered his time and energy to the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association.