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Porteous. "The Canadian Women’s Foundation is there to help women across the country who deserve the well needed support. It brings me great joy to be able to support the Canadian Women’s Foundation with this music tour." "We’re thrilled that David chose to support the Canadian Women’s Foundation through his East Coast Music Tour" said Jessica Howard, a Senior Writer at the Canadian Women's Foundation. "After a chance meeting with one of our staff members, he generously offered to donate the proceeds of his concerts to the Foundation. The funds raised will help women and girls across Canada move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence. Thank you, David!" Including an anonymous corporate donation, Porteous helped raise over $ 3600 for the foundation.
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music video after befriending a deaf woman. The music video, for his song The Dirt, was featured on CBC News Now. "It's so compelling and intriguing … it takes the musical experience to a whole other level" said Asha
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