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Help Ken raise money

For participating in Sporting Life 10k Virtual Run

Help me raise money to send kids with cancer to #CampOoch through the #SL10K https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27499/sporting-life-10k-virtual-run/pledge/participant/7650914

My Story…

I have been involved with Camp Ooch the past 11 years and in that time I have seen a whole lot, but none of us have ever seen anything like this. In an instant, we've had to adapt as an organization, and I am so proud of the work we are doing. Though we may be physically distant, we are still connecting with kids and families across Ontario. From parents and tots 'Circle Time' programs, to 1 on 1 bedside visits, to group programs for kids and teens, to family campfires; I have been a part of some truly incredible programs since the beginning of the pandemic and we DO NOT plan on slowing down now. Just like our programs department, our major fundraising events have gone virtual as well. On May 10th I will still be running for Ooch, as always with my Ukulele, and I would be truly grateful for any level of support. If we all pitch in a little, we can ensure that Camp will still be there for every family that needs us. #WESTILLRUNFOROOCH!

Description

Kids affected by childhood cancer still need the chance to just be kids!

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 powers 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 1,900 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.

We still run for Ooch!

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 22 Don and Marg Aldridge $320.34
Apr 22 Wendy Sugg You do such awesome work Ken, ralphie would be as proud of you as I am!! $107.91
Apr 22 Amy Wright Proud of you Ken!! $107.91
Apr 22 Andrea Lemke Happy to support a great cause! $320.34
Apr 22 Ally Besasparis You are truly amazing Ken! We love you! $54.24
Apr 22 Candice Holloway $161.58
Apr 21 Larissa Sage I love you Ken! I am so proud to have a friend like you, who does that work that you do, and is just all around a a QUALITY friend. $54.24
Apr 21 Carly Truppe $107.91
Apr 21 Corey Wells $54.24
Apr 21 Nicci Harrison You’re a rock star! $54.24