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For participating in Sporting Life 10k Virtual Run

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
May 28 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 28 Hani and Diane Well done Mark, best wishes $107.91
May 13 Debbie McLellan You are an inspiration Henry and your team! $54.24
May 12 Tara Pratley $27.41
May 11 Erin Lawson Undisclosed amount
May 11 Andrea Oseghale Thank you for making a difference. $54.24
May 10 Carrie & Aaron Verstegen $54.24
May 10 Lisa Lazzarotto Amazing job fundraising again the year! $54.24
May 09 Shari Angle Way to go, Sherry! XOXO $161.58
May 09 Leigh and Andy Way to run Sherry!! $54.24