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Help Karen raise money

For participating in Ottawa Sporting Life 10k - 2019

Help me raise money to send kids with cancer to #CampOoch through the #SL10K https://raceroster.com/events/2019/19642/ottawa-sporting-life-10k-2019/pledge/participant/5640141

My Story…

The countdown is on. Still short of my $300 goal and the May 12 race is fast approaching. Any donation would be greatly appreciated ❤️

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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 overnight camp, in specialized paediatric cancer centres and in communities across Ontario, including right here in Ottawa. 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, including over 65 kids from the Ottawa region. However, almost 80% of kids with cancer in Ontario don’t have access to the wonders of camp.

Cancer changes a child's life.  So does Camp.  And so can you.

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 01 Karen Turner Thanks to all my friends at EDC for buying raffle tickets and helping me reach my goal. WOO-HOO! $118.64
Apr 29 Gina & Dan Great cause, have fun! xo $54.24
Apr 17 Jackson Clayton Your Mother’s Day gift will have to be bandaids from the blisters you’ll have after this one $16.67
Apr 03 Lynne Birrell-Burnside Run your little heart out Karen! Your passion for good causes, makes our world a better place. Thank you ❤️ $54.24
Mar 26 Rosemary Irwin $32.77
Mar 25 Debbie Sicoli What an amazing cause. Go Karen Go! You make us proud. $27.41
Mar 25 Kate Malloy Go get 'em, Karen! $54.24