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Our story…

Just weeks before our girl turned three, she was diagnosed with leukemia. The oncology team at Sick Kids worked tirelessly to treat Serena’s cancer, but it was Camp Ooch that brought a smile to her face on even some of the hardest days. Kids with cancer still want to be kids and Camp Ooch gives them the chance to do just that with their programs in and out of the hospital. Our girl finished treatment last June and she continues to enjoy Camp Ooch programming because they make every child feel included and special, no matter what their abilities are. We thank Camp Ooch for every smile, craft, song, game and belly laugh they have shared with Serena! They are priceless gifts that we cannot repay, so instead, Superhero Serena’s Squad will run, walk and stroll for Camp Ooch so that more kids with cancer can just be kids! Your donation will help put a smile on the face of a child with cancer and that smile will lift the hearts of everyone who loves them! Thanks 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.

Team members

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 11 May Purcell $27.41
May 10 Amy Palmer $100.00
May 10 Gary and Tina Saunders $50.00
May 10 Gary Burke This is from all the Ellis Don workers at 81 bay st. Very happy to donate after talking with Paul. Good luck Sunday $594.76
May 10 Brenda Van Leur Enjoy the run and happy Mother's Day, Maria! $27.41
May 10 Tina Commisso Good luck on Sunday!! Such a wonderful cause! $54.24
May 09 Anonymous $54.24
May 09 James Stinson $54.24
May 09 Stephanie Backhouse $22.03
May 08 Adam Buchanan Jesus in the garden $54.24