Share this Story : For Mayor Sutcliffe and Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, a hug filled with compassion and gratitude Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News For Mayor Sutcliffe and Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, a hug filled with compassion and gratitude The politician ran the 2024 Ottawa marathon to raise funds for Ottawa Victim Services. Author of the article: Peter Hum Published May 26, 2024 • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was greeted at the finish line by Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, who presented him with his 50th annual Tartan Ottawa International Marathon medal at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday, May 26, 2024. The mayor had been raising money to support Wickramasinghe after the tragic death of his family. Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content The man who in March lost his entire family in a horrific, violent tragedy and the Ottawa mayor who wanted to help him put his life back together met in a prolonged embrace Sunday morning at the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon.
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe had just run the 42.2-kilometre race, his second marathon in a little more than a month, in 4:07. When Sutcliffe crossed the finish line, it was Dhanushka Wickramasinghe who presented him with his 50th annual Tartan Ottawa International Marathon medal.
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