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For participating in Sporting Life 10k Virtual Run

Ben Carvin

Raised: $323.73
Goal: $300.00
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Total raised: $23,506.50

Goal: $20,000.00

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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/8825166

My Story…

The families of Ooch, now more than ever, still need our support. Kids still deserve the chance to be just kids and that's just why I will still be running for Ooch! Virtually I'll be running 10k in support of an organization that has a special place in my heart. I know first hand the impact that any money raised can do to change the lives of children, and their families, affected by childhood cancer. If you can, every penny (cent in Canada...) will go toward an incredibly important cause. I can personally guarantee that nothing will be wasted and it will make a huge difference in the lives of our community! Thank you in advance

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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!

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 02 Jennifer Scattergood 10k is good and all Ben but I'm not sure if it's a challenge for you - Josie's hula hoop to the Macarena on the other hand.... Undisclosed amount
Apr 30 Maryan Carlin Wishing you all the best Ben for a great run and a great cause! $54.24
Apr 20 Mike, Liz and Sean Carlin Good luck Ben and all the best in raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Liz, Mike and Sean. $107.91