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Help Mark raise money

For participating in 2021 Sporting Life Virtual 10k

Mark Richardson

Raised: $6,941.20
Goal: $7,000.00
99.00% raised
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Help me raise money to send kids with cancer to #CampOoch through the #SL10K https://raceroster.com/events/2021/30892/2021-sporting-life-virtual-10k/pledge/participant/10896160

My Story...

On May 31, 2019 – our daughter, Alexandra Richardson, started chemotherapy at Princess Margaret Hospital for stage-4 Berkitts Lymphoma. It required harsh and painful treatments – with little respite for months.

Camp Ooch allowed Alexandra to spend “normal” time with her teenage peers while maintaining the medical-care she needed. It is a very special-place with canoes, campfires and chemo-nurses. All things she needed – and loves.

Alexandra is now cancer-free and in post-chemo recovery. Her friends from Camp Ooch have been a great source of fun and laughter during two long years with many dark times.

This year, on May 30, 2021 – I will be doing 10 KM to raise funds for Camp Ooch, to thank them for all they have done for our daughter.

 Please sponsor me below – and help kids with cancer have a place to be kids.

Description

A diagnosis of childhood cancer changes life in an instant. 

For affected kids and families, it can suddenly feel like everything is about cancer. Camp Ooch offers a hopeful journey, where kids with cancer can just be kids, and families connect with a community of strength and support when they need it the most. 

They are much more than a summer camp—they offer the social cure for childhood cancer. Their camp-inspired programs deliver fun, friendship, and community to 1,900 kids and 745 families year-round, all across Ontario. As a response to COVID-19, virtual camp and in-hospital programs continue to reach kids and families living in isolation, wherever they are.

Please consider making a donation to my fundraising efforts—your gift will make a world of difference!

Cancer changes a child’s life. So does camp. And so can you. 

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 30 Gregory Gilbert Hoping for continued sunny days ahead $50.00
May 29 Anonymous $107.91
May 27 Ryan Wires Mark, my best wishes to Alexandra on her continued recovery and much success on your run. $320.34
May 26 Scott Chaulk $54.24
May 25 Sivakumar Veerabadran We are so happy to hear that Alexandra is cancer-free and doing well. All the best for the run. Undisclosed amount
May 24 Anonymous I can't fathom what your daughter and your family has gone through, but happy there was this camp and moments of joy. Undisclosed amount
May 24 Anonymous Good luck Mark & Alexandra Undisclosed amount
May 23 Shawn Malik $54.24
May 22 Tim Gibel Mark, Camp Ooch sounds like a very special place. You are a superhero to Alexandra and so many other kids and their families. Undisclosed amount
May 21 DEIMLING Architecture & Interior Design $320.34