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Ryan Reynolds Enlists Freddie Freeman for SickKids Holiday Fundraiser

Donations made by Dec. 24 will be matched up to $1 million to purchase life‑changing equipment at Toronto’s pediatric hospital.

Overview

  • A new video shows Blue Jays–clad children at Toronto’s SickKids booing Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and yelling “Go back to your sunshine and traffic, you hoser,” before chanting “Let’s go Blue Jays.”
  • An anonymous donor will match every one‑time gift made by midnight on Dec. 24 up to a total of $1 million.
  • SickKids says contributions from the campaign will fund life‑changing equipment for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
  • This marks the seventh year of Ryan Reynolds’ holiday “Sweater Love” initiative, with the actor returning in his signature ugly Christmas sweater.
  • The spot features patient ambassadors Logan, Olivia, Daniel and Cali with nurse Nadia, and highlights Freeman’s Canadian ties noted in coverage.