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For participating in Sporting Life 10k - Toronto 2018

Susan Pontes

Raised: $959.78
Goal: $300.00
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Barrick Gold Corporation

Total raised: $11,615.11

Goal: $3,000.00

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Help me raise money to send kids with cancer to #CampOoch through the #SL10K https://raceroster.com/events/2018/14699/sporting-life-10k-toronto-2018/pledge/participant/3717079

My Story…

On May 13th, I will be participating in the Sporting Life 10k in support of the Hospital for Sick Kids Camp Ooch. My decision to participate in this worthy cause is due to my family’s personal experience with childhood cancer. At the end of 2017, my nephew Ashton (10 years of age) was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and very aggressive form of cancer. He is currently receiving cancer treatment via the Hospital for Sick Kids and is battling his cancer diagnosis with amazing courage and strength. Ashton will be attending Camp Ooch this summer, making my decision to participate even more personal, as it is the only camp option for children living with childhood cancer. It allows them the opportunity to enjoy a normal childhood experience in a safe environment while at the same time allowing them to continue to receive treatment from the wonderful doctors and nurses at the camp.

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Help send kids affected by childhood cancer to Camp Ooch!

Camp Oochigeas (Ooch) provides children with and affected by childhood cancer with what they need most – the chance to be kids. Ooch is the only overnight camp in Canada to offer on-site IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions.  Often referred to as the social cure for cancer, we offer programs year-round in Muskoka, at SickKids, and various other cancer centres and cities across Ontario. 

As a registered charity that receives no government funding, Ooch relies exclusively on the generous support of fundraisers, individuals and corporate donors, like you.

Ooch changes the lives of over 1,500 kids affected by childhood cancer every year.  However, 79% of kids with cancer in Ontario still can't go to Camp.  You can help change that!

Cancer changes a child's life.  So does Camp.  And so can you.

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 10 Catherine Raw Good luck! $81.08
May 03 Paulette Andrade $32.77
Apr 12 Lorna Bloemetje Family, be strong, Ashton can do it! Undisclosed amount
Apr 06 Philip Alberto Stay positive and keep fighting buddy. You got this! $161.58
Apr 06 Melanie Nobre $43.50
Apr 06 Maggie DaSilva $54.24
Apr 06 Ajay Verma Undisclosed amount
Apr 06 Maggie Tavares $43.50
Apr 05 Jeff Davidson Undisclosed amount
Mar 29 Lindsay Newell $22.03