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Help Joseph raise money

For participating in 2019 Toronto Sporting Life 10k

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/5154382

My Story…

I'm running for Ooch in the Sporting Life 10k, so all kids affected by childhood cancer in Ontario have the chance to be kids! Thank you for your support.

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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.

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 22 Telus Matching gift from Joseph Garten $300.00
Jul 22 Joseph Garten $300.00
Jun 21 Telus Donation from the Telus breakfast $300.00
May 09 Rochelle Waxman $107.91
May 09 Audrey Garten Congratulations Joseph $300.00
May 08 Robert Eklove Joe, you are a beautiful man and a great friend. Btw, I am bailing on the race but here is some cash for a great cause. I love you! $54.24
Apr 30 Mincer Family We love supporting Joe and this annual charity event. $107.91
Apr 28 The Habermans Good luck with the run Joe! Great cause. $81.08
Apr 24 The Ross Foster Family Good luck Joe. Don't tear anything! Joel, Kim, Pearl, and Astrid Undisclosed amount
Apr 24 Matthew Apostoli $54.24