Erica’s Wish
A 5K to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
Funds raised go directly to the Erica's Wish Blanket Program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
In 2009 the Erica's Wish run began. At the age of 12, Erica was a provincial gymnast with goals of the Olympics in her future. One fateful day her femur broke during practice and Osteosarcoma was discovered. (The same cancer as Terry Fox). After several rounds of chemotherapy, a leg amputation and multiple trials; Erica's cancer went into remission. Erica's Wish was her dream to comfort children with cancer and to raise awareness of this horrible disease. To accomplish this wish, each month 30 blankets are donated to the Oncology Department at SickKids Hospital. Upon admission, children receive a blanket to comfort them during their tests and treatments. Erica's story is told to give strength and comfort to other children fighting cancer just as she did. The run ended in 2014 as Erica’s dreams of going to the Olympics had come true, now in paracanoe. Erica was officially training for the Rio Paralympics. Even thought the race ended the blanket program has continued strong through the on-going efforts of special people who continue to help support this important cause.
In 2020, we celebrated 10 years of the blanket program with an Erica’s Wish Virtual Event. We wanted to keep the momentum going in 2021 as it was Erica’s 25th birthday. For 2022 we decided to once again keep it virtual with another fabulous event that anyone can do, from where ever they are! For 2023, we are finally back in person!
The Erica's Wish race kit includes:
- An Erica's Wish Finishers Medal
- A gorgeous Erica's Wish tee
- A place to donate and fundraise for the Erica's Wish blanket program
Registration fees
Erica’s Wish Kids 1K Closed
A fun free event for the kiddos to take part in. A quick 1k for kids 8 and under.
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FreeMar 13 - Jun 11
Erica’s Wish 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
A beautiful packed path through Erindale Park is the backdrop for this amazing 5k. Race tee and custom medal included. This event is professionally timed.
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CA$45.00
Early bird pricing
Mar 13 – May 31 -
CA$50.00Jun 1 – Jun 11
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Erica's Wish Virtual 5k Closed
A 5k to be held anytime from August 01 - August 13, 2023. Your t-shirt and medal will be mailed to you!
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CA$45.00Mar 13 - Jun 11
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Anonymous | CA$215.65 |
2 | CONNIE STEVENS | CA$108.31 |
3 | Judy Yamamoto | CA$108.31 |
4 | Brant Copeland | CA$54.63 |
5 | Scott Farnham | CA$54.63 |
Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Scott |
Scott FarnhamRaised: CA$270.28 |
View page for Scott |
2 | View fundraiser page for CONNIE |
CONNIE STEVENSRaised: CA$108.31 |
View page for CONNIE |
3 | View fundraiser page for Brant |
Brant CopelandRaised: CA$54.63 |
View page for Brant |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sue Strong
- info@ericaswish.com
- Website
- Visit website