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Help ashley raise money

For participating in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2023

My Story…

Dear friends and family,


I will be participating in the Ottawa Race Weekend’s 5KM event, raising funds for pancreatic cancer under MEMC Crew and am reaching out for your support.


My friend and mentor Sindy Hooper has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that has also spread to her left lung, spine, and ribs. She will be participating in the 5KM event and has been working hard over the past 10 years to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research and treatment after being first diagnosed and told she only had 6 months to live. Sindy defied these odds and has dedicated her life since to making every moment count (the name of her team - MEMC) and has raised over $150,000 for the Ottawa Hospital this year alone. 


I’ve continued to be guided by Sindy’s mentorship since meeting in 2015 and am heartbroken of her recent diagnosis. Anytime I’m faced with a challenge I am always drawn to thinking of Sindy’s resiliency during her ups and downs over the past decade and her continuous choice for living each day with gratitude and making every moment count, regardless of her current state. I look forward to giving the run tomorrow all I’ve got by going for a personal best in support of Sindy who has consistently given the past 10 years all her best.


Please help me support this wonderful woman’s last race weekend by donating to my run tomorrow by supporting our cause.

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


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 27 Roger Hayward $108.76
May 27 Steve and Shelly Mills Best wishes on a great day! $108.76
May 27 Gary Laakso You are an inspiration to all of us ! I am so happy Andrew sent this email to me. Have a wonderful run! Thank you for all you are doing! $108.76
May 27 Nina S $55.09
May 27 Anonymous $55.09
May 27 Ashley Kokelj $55.09
May 27 Frank & Rosie Radi Have a great run Ashley! Undisclosed amount
May 27 Kay and Mike Galea Kudos to you, Ashley. $55.09
May 27 Frank & Lori Wonderful cause and thanks for your efforts and caring, Ashley. $108.76
May 27 Mani Sirk Thank you Ashley for running for such good cause! Undisclosed amount