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/8272953
My Story…
2020 will mark the 5th year running for Camp OOCH. Each year we try to raise enough money to send a child with cancer to camp. We know the joy and peace Camp OOCH brings to parents who are desperate for their kid to find a place they belong, are safe and can have fun.
This year will be virtual run with fundraising throughout the month of May.
May combines a mix of emotions with both Mother's Day and Marlow's birthday. Having this run on Mother's Day helps me push through with purpose, focus and gratitude.
This year Mike and I will be walking or running 5 km each day of May in honour of Marlow and all of her friends; living, fighting and surviving. On Mother's Day we will run the 10 km with pride and love for OOCH.
If you are able to donate, thank you! If you are able to share, thank you! If you are able to simply cheer us on and celebrate Marlow...thank you!
With love and hope.
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!
Recent donors
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Donor name |
Donation amount |
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May
30
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MacKenzie, Charlee and Eli Hogle
In memory of our beautiful little angel friend Marlow...forever in our hearts! đź’ś
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$81.08
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May
30
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Friend
So proud of you and honouring Marlow this Month and the coming weeks. Absolutely outstanding to celebrate Marlow and her life this way!
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$161.58
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May
29
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Chris Lewis
Donation made in the memory of beautiful Marlow. The memory of meeting her during her struggle with cancer will remain in my heart forever.
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$107.91
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May
29
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Dave and Denise Truax
Outstanding fundraising effort. What a tribute to Marlow!
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$107.91
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May
29
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Jane Waterbury
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$20.00
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May
29
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Ashley Hayes
Marlow is a hero to me. Her strength & determination is something I will remember. This donation can help kids enjoy camp like Marlow did.
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$20.00
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May
25
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The McFaddens
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$54.24
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May
24
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Newt
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$54.24
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May
24
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Becky MacGillivary
In loving memory of Marlow, a free-spirited, funny and kind soul. Xo
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$54.24
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May
24
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Sarles
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$54.24
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