At 6:30 pm, June 27, 2012 over 40 people gathered at the Makkovik Inuit Community Government Office to show its support towards the fight against heart and stroke disease by participating in this year's Mayor's March. The March involved a 2 klm (approximately) walk from the MICG Office to the school and return. Herb Jacque, AngajukKak (Mayor) of Makkovik, says this years fundraiser is expected to raise over $500 and would like to thank everyone who participated and donated including the councillors, staff, Community Constable, Junior Rangers, DHSD, DFO, NAPE, Nunatsiavut Government, JCEM Principal, Recreation Department, residents and visitors.