Ellen DeGeneres began a speaking engagement in Calgary on Saturday night by carrying a hockey stick on stage to pay tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. The event drew attention from around the world, and sparked supporters to leave hockey sticks outside in tribute. It also led to a massive GoFundMe campaign — the largest in Canadian history — which raised more than $15M in 12 days for victims' families and expenses. Video posted on social media, including on DeGeneres​'s account, captured the moment. DeGeneres, who was among the many high-profile figures to tweet about the crash after it occurred, was in Calgary for a moderated Q&A discussion called A Conversation with Ellen DeGeneres.

Source: CBC News April 22, 2018 15:33 UTC