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For participating in 2019 Toronto Sporting Life 10k

Our story…

Diego and I met while running a half marathon and I'd like to say it was love at first sight but it took a couple of runs and time getting to know each other before we knew we were never getting rid of each other. Running has always been a part of our lives. We love setting a goal and training for it whether it be a half marathon or the Sporting Life 10KM. But now, this race has a whole new meaning for us. Now that we are parents, the thought of hearing those words 'your daughter has cancer' makes me instantly cry. So we're running for all the children out there who have been affected by cancer, who fight every day, whose lives have changed forever because this horrible disease. We run so that hopefully one day we wont have to be afraid.

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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
Jun 19 Anonymous $1,000.00
Jun 14 Anonymous $500.00
May 22 Anonymous $500.00
May 09 Jennifer Walker $54.24
May 07 Staci Clayton Great charity! Happy to support your fundraising efforts. $25.00
May 07 Vicki Carruthers Proud of you 😍 Love Gramma and Grandpa ❤️ $107.91
May 02 Carolyn Carruthers $50.00
Apr 27 ann Clarke Good luck! Ann & Greg $100.00