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Help Allison raise money

For participating in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2023

My Story…

I have watched Sindy and other friends around me fight to beat their cancer (or other major hurdles) with such brave and strong attitudes it cannot but inspire me to try to help. 

When I am out training and getting dismayed, or having a tough day, I reflect on how lucky I really am and who I am doing this for, and the job becomes a little easier. I think of those who did not make it - Melanie, Gord, Gayle, Terry, Joy, Bruce - to name a few. And their families who have had to pick up the pieces after.

My first challenge was Ironman Arizona in November - and a challenge it was. It was a long day (15-1/2 hours- I am slow), starting with a very cold swim, then a crowded bike course and less crowded run (advantage of being slow). I wore the team colours and that help get me through the many tough moments.

The next challenge is a much more manageable half Marathon in Ottawa during the Race Weekend in May. I reached my first fundraising goal - thank you everyone. So...I am aiming higher.

Donate to help Allison raise money for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2023’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 24 Ron Beaupre Have a great run Hoopie! All the very best to you, Sindy, Jon, Ian, and your mom. $108.76
May 22 Michele Gade Proud of you as always Allison. Enjoy the race! $108.76
May 20 Wendy and John We will be cheering you on! $108.76
Apr 23 Claudia Gilchrist Go Hoopie Go! I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer 40+ years ago. So I will be thinking about you & her on your run day! Thank you $108.76
Dec 23 Ray + Juanita $54.63
Dec 02 Ron Beaupre In memory of my late wife Jeanine, who passed due to cancer April 4, 2022. $226.39
Dec 02 Jeff and Sheila Kick it $108.31
Nov 23 Cathy and Roger Good luck in the race, Allison. $54.63
Nov 22 Dawn Bailey $27.80
Nov 21 Sammy Small $27.80