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Our story

Henry was diagnosed with cancer just a week before his 6th birthday. Now, cancer free, he is an active, kind and inquisitive almost 10 year old kid who loves Camp Ooch. Henry's friends, family and community have been generous beyond belief these past few years, raising over $50,000 for Ooch. Running the SL10K reminds us all of the strength of connection, community and being active, and we are incredibly grateful for it all. Thank you always for your support and kindness.

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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 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 1,800 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!

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 27 Julie Spencer Hugs to all the family . $54.24
Apr 27 Joan Brittain From Joan, Jeff, Becky & Tyler. Good Luck Alexa & Henry. Love from us all. XOXOXO $50.00
Apr 27 Randy Thompson Hey Thompson’s hope you’re all staying safe and healthy. $107.91
Apr 27 RR Undisclosed amount
Apr 27 Greg Siket Hey Henry, Tobi and I hope to see you and your dad on the baseball diamond this summer. Let's beat Covid-19 too!! $54.24
Apr 27 Alexa Thompson Go I'm with Henry team, we are going to do it. $161.58
Apr 26 Mike Wrigglesworth $107.91
Apr 26 Truman $54.24
Apr 22 Maggie Harkness Gonna miss running down Yonge Street with this fantastic group of people! $161.58
Apr 18 Jocelyne Copeland Running with you from Oakville. Go Henry! xo $22.03