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Help Arla raise money

For participating in 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

My Story…

I’m running in memory of Benny, the son of my friends Kristen and Josh. 

Our team signed up for this run intending it to be a celebration of Benny’s release from Sick Kids, where he was born with heart complications and spent all 10 months of his life 💕 In that time, Benny and his parents gained another family. The doctors, nurses, staff, and volunteers continued to go above and beyond to show Benny how loved he was.

Benny passed on October 1st, 2023. He was an extremely happy, resilient, determined little boy who overcame multiple obstacles during his time on earth (including several heart surgeries). His strong personality shines through in every picture of him and every story about him. 

When we run - from 5k to marathon distance - I and the rest of Team Benny will be remembering him and the obstacles he overcame.  

If you want to support me on my run and donate to the SickKids hospital so they can continue to provide the wonderful care they do, please consider donating. Thank you for your generosity!

Donate to help Arla raise money for 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon’s fundraising campaign.


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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 19 Kyria ❤️❤️❤️ $54.63
Oct 18 greg latto $54.63
Oct 15 Anonymous Sorry this donation is late $27.80
Oct 15 The Pound Family We’re proud of you Arla!! What an incredible cause :) $54.63
Oct 14 Gail What a very important cause, Sick Kids Foundation. So pleased to support Arla / Team Benny as they honour Benny’s life, memory and spirit. $54.63
Oct 14 Jeff, Ali & Kye $54.63
Oct 13 Hilary Campbell $27.80
Oct 13 Erin Weinkauf $20.00
Oct 13 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Oct 13 Julie Amoroso $27.80