Mike MacDonald fundraisers tonight

Third Beat has been taking a little pre-summer breather, but we’re back with an urgent piece of housekeeping for readers in Canada.

Mike MacDonald is one of this country’s favorite homegrown comedic talents, and his recent health struggles have prompted a series of fundraisers, the bulk of which are happening tonight (Thursday, June 21). Yuk Yuk’s clubs and independent venues across the country are raising money for Mike’s healthcare costs and raising awareness of his need for a new liver.

For more information on how you can help Mike, please check out the Facebook event page.

About the Author

Sharilyn Johnson is the author of the book Bears & Balls: The Colbert Report A-Z. Called "one of the city’s most discriminating comedy critics” by NOW Magazine, Sharilyn has been covering comedy for longer than she cares to admit. She served as the comedy reporter for Winnipeg's Uptown Magazine for five years, and was the host of the radio show Laugh Tracks for three seasons. Her work has also appeared in the Toronto Star, the Winnipeg Free Press, The Apiary, and on CBC Radio's national comedy programs LOL and Definitely Not the Opera.