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Help Maureen raise money

For participating in 2021 Sporting Life Virtual 10k

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/10940473

My Story...

What do Covid 19 and Cancer have in common ..besides the obvious fact that they can make you very sick and even cause death? What it is, is that takes over and dominates every part of your everyday living. I have been very blessed to never experienced having a child sick with cancer but the journey of a teacher friend with her infant daughter just over a year ago helped  me to better understand. She is now two and cancer free but their family life was altered so dramatically. Living through Covid has shown us all how something you have no control of can change the way you go about your daily life, your social networks, your relationships and gave me a glimpse of  how children with cancer and their families live. And that is why I think this year more than ever I would like to ask you to help me to support Camp Ooch, so that these children can just be kids and experience a stress free, fun camp environment. Even with Covid restrictions this camp is still reaching out to these kids in their isolation and creating a wonderful space to just be carefree ...joyful..understood.  

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 17 Anonymous Way to go Mo! Love that you are always helping out wherever you can. Undisclosed amount
May 17 Maureen Barrey $54.24
May 13 Diana I've been participating in this run for many years. So happy to see you taking part!!! $54.24
May 10 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
May 10 Beverly Barreto Good Luck Maureen! You and your crew will kill it 🤗🤗 $54.24
May 07 Rae Drake BEST MOM EVER! So proud of you. $54.24
Apr 25 Di Go Mo and team! Congrats $107.91
Apr 15 Yvette Lambe $64.97
Apr 09 Catherine Wonderful cause, taken up by a Wonder Woman! Cheering you all the way, Maureen. $54.24
Apr 08 Mary-Ann Fragale What a great cause Maureen. The world is made a beautiful place by people like you. Best of luck. $43.50