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For participating in 2019 Toronto Sporting Life 10k

Joelle Young

Raised: CA$1,005.39
Goal: CA$500.00
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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/5165406

My Story…

This Mother’s Day, I am running again for my daughters Nora and Kate. Last year was my first Mother’s Day without Nora. Running 10 km down Yonge St definitely helped me get through the day, knowing I was also raising funds in support of Camp Oochigeas. The amazing Ooch staff and programs have been invaluable for our family since Nora’s diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. Over her last 10 months, Ooch brought Nora joy and independence in a way only they could, when she needed it most. The support of Ooch continues for Kate who now goes to overnight camp where Nora went, where she can bond with other campers who also lost a sibling to cancer. We also continue to participate in Ooch family events that we enjoyed with Nora, like the Bluegrass Brunch or Ukelele lessons. Ooch has made such a huge difference for our family. Thank you for helping me support Camp Ooch.

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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
May 13 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Apr 29 Tara Cronin Undisclosed amount
Apr 12 dalia cohen CA$54.24
Apr 08 Biljana You are my hero! CA$32.77
Apr 05 Jackie and Glen We are with you, Joe, as you run for Nora and Kate. Love, Mum and Dad. CA$533.90
Apr 05 Joan Bennett Run strong and proud as you continue to take action for those in need. You are awesome CA$81.08
Apr 03 John Bullen for Nora Kathleen Parker CA$54.24
Mar 09 Mary Dickie love to you all CA$107.91
Mar 06 Robin Dickie you are always in my thoughts Joelle xxoo CA$54.24