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What started as a single race in New York in 2017 has grown into a series of 25+ events around the world. Join CHEO’s edition of RBC Race for the Kids and make an impact with every stride.
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Building Brighter Futures
Your participation helps CHEO reshape and reimagine services. Funds raised will go towards the biggest capital campaign in CHEO’s history: a massive redevelopment including the construction of an Integrated Treatment Centre. This will ensure children, youth, and their families receive the best possible care as their needs evolve.
Learn how every dollar raised at CHEO’s RBC Race for the Kids supports this groundbreaking initiative to merge 10 care locations into one facility.
Volunteer
Your time and effort play a crucial role in this unforgettable community event. Enjoy snacks, a short-sleeved CHEO’s RBC Race for the Kids volunteer t-shirt, and an entry into the volunteer prize draw.
Participating is Simple
Register
Gather your friends, family, and/or coworkers.
Fundraise
Help improve the health of children, youth, and families at CHEO.
Volunteer
Have fun knowing you’re helping a great cause.
Committee
Karen Sparks
Executive Director
Wesley Clover Parks
Daniel Thiruganaratnapathy
Vice President, Commercial Financial Services Ottawa
RBC Royal Bank
Danielle Simpson
Director, Strategy, System and Quality Improvement
CHEO
Ryan Kelahear
Principal
RP Kelahear Consulting Inc
Ron Smith
Chair
100 Men Who Care Ottawa
Michael O’Brien
Local business owner & community volunteer
