Skip to main content

Help us raise money

For participating in 2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Our story…

Dear Friends and Neighbours,

Welcome to my fundraising page for the Romero House 5km Race & BBQ Fundraiser.

Our family was introduced many years ago to Romero House through a connection my husband Federico Allodi had with Father Jack Costello, SJ. Our daughter Francesca has been a longtime friend of Romero House, spending time first as a summer intern and later as a full time intern before becoming executive director in 2022.

She has imparted to us her enthusiasm for Romero House as a special place for countless refugees and the marathon as exhibiting the power of community and belonging for newcomers.

I fully support her view that in the midst of a housing crisis refugee claimants are among the most affected. Your donation helps ensure that Romero House can continue to provide housing, immigration assistance and settlement support to those most in need.

Team Captain Helen Ross

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 13 Anonymous You inspire us, Jack! Blessings on our run -- Julie, Jerry, Mark and Andrea Undisclosed amount
Oct 13 Daniel Schwartz $50.00
Oct 12 Paul Thanks Luin! $81.47
Oct 12 Donated by Lynn Smart Dear Jack, I wish you the grace and strength to do this walk well, so that at the end you will have peace and joy, Lynn Smart Undisclosed amount
Oct 12 Mo Well done Emily! Good luck for the run. $27.80
Oct 11 Anonymous I admire you, Jack, my friend! Your dedication to refugees generally and Romero House specifically inspires me! $537.69
Oct 11 Justin and Sivan Young All the best Helen and Franny! Justin Young $55.71
Oct 11 Anonymous Go get ‘er, Jack! Undisclosed amount
Oct 10 Barbara Gordon Undisclosed amount
Oct 10 Ian and Bernice Blackstone $54.63