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For participating in 2019 Toronto Sporting Life 10k

Paul Lynch

Raised: $11,044.08
Goal: $10,000.00
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Jack’s Pack

Total raised: $25,876.53

Goal: $15,000.00

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Help me raise money to send kids with cancer to #CampOoch through the #SL10K https://raceroster.com/events/2019/19641/2019-toronto-sporting-life-10k/pledge/participant/4991901

My Story…

My son Jack was first introduced to Camp Ooch after being diagnosed with Leukemia and admitted to Sick Kids 7 1/2 years ago. Normally an energetic kid he was suffering from both the physical and mental aspects of his illness. The Camp Ooch volunteers started working their magic by introducing themselves on the 2nd day of our hospital stay and have endeared themselves in our families hearts ever since. Their positivity and ability to allow kids to be themselves worked wonders with Jack. I can't speak highly enough about this organization and how their approach brightens the lives of kids dealing with childhood cancer. It is a proud moment every year running this 10K with Jack (or more appropriately "behind Jack" as he beats me consistently) and fundraising to make sure the amazing benefits of Camp Ooch continue for many years to come!

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Help send kids affected by childhood cancer to Camp Ooch!

A diagnosis of childhood cancer is a big, scary, sudden swerve in the road, changing life in an instant. 

For affected families, it can feel like everything is about cancer. Simple, childhood joys like friendships, birthday parties, or sports teams are left behind in the need for medical appointments, hospital stays, and long absences from school.

For over 35 years, Camp Ooch has offered a different path – the healing power of fun, friendship and self-confidence, and the joy of kids getting to just be kids! 

Often referred to as the social cure for cancer, Ooch provides programming at an overnight camp in Muskoka, at SickKids in Toronto, in specialized paediatric centres and in communities across Ontario. Camp Ooch is the only overnight camp in Canada to offer onsite IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions. 

Camp Ooch is a privately funded, volunteer-based organization that relies exclusively on the generous support of fundraisers, corporate donors and individuals, like you.

Ooch changes the lives of over 1,500 kids affected by childhood cancer every year. However, almost 80% of kids with cancer in Ontario don’t have access to the wonders of 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
Aug 07 Frank Clegg $300.00
May 28 Sean Wagman $161.58
May 27 sean wagman $161.58
May 16 CI First Asset ETFs $300.00
May 13 Anonymous $161.58
May 11 Andrew Nesbitt $533.90
May 10 MIchael Segal $161.58
May 10 Anonymous $161.58
May 10 Donna MacNeil-Day Run you kids, Run, and have fun. $161.58
May 10 Anonymous $320.34