Ottawa, ON – June 6, 2021 – At 7 p.m. tonight the grand fundraising total of $10,911,926 was announced on the CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa. This final total is an accumulation of a year of community giving – a year in which our region showed their unwavering dedication to CHEO, despite a global pandemic. … Continued
The CHEO Foundation raises funds to support the work of CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson House by helping children and youth live their best lives. Every year, CHEO serves the needs of 500,000 children and youth from eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and northern Ontario. Contributions from events large and small fund … Continued
At the CHEO Foundation, we love to share the inspiring stories of our incredible families. We used to meet you in the Medical Day Unit, in the clinics and hallways, the Rainbow Cafeteria and CHEO School. We would listen to your stories of courage, resilience, triumphs of the human spirit and advances in science that … Continued
Hydro Ottawa is a committed partner and supporter of CHEO kids and families. Their team believes in working together to enrich the lives of the communities they serve. Since the launch of their green e-billing initiatives in 2015 they have raised over $500,000 to address CHEO’s most urgent needs, purchase vital equipment and fund life-saving … Continued
OTTAWA — 10/20/2020—Teams, colleagues, families and friends answered the call to help youth struggling with their mental health for this year’s RBC Race for the Kids. The pandemic meant runners and walkers couldn’t gather together but hundreds were out this weekend for the first RBC Global Virtual Event. From September 14 to October 18 people … Continued
Ottawa, ON: Today, RBC Royal Bank presented $1.5 million to CHEO for the Kids Come First Health Team to improve access to youth mental health care in our community. This donation will support One Call/One Click, a new initiative that will help Kids Come First create a single point of entry to Eastern Ontario’s system … Continued
He’s called “Papa” by many, whether a person is born into Russell Mackay’s large family or whether they are unofficially adopted, the affection is real and mutual. Papa’s been helping people in his family and community for years and lately, his attention has turned to the kids at CHEO. When Papa began losing his sight about … Continued
Ottawa, ON – June 7, 2020 – At 7 p.m. tonight the grand fundraising total of $7,375,767 was announced on the CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa. This final total is an accumulation of a year of community giving. From kids donating their birthday money to sponsors supporting events and an abundance of local fundraising, it’s … Continued
#SewHelpful We are so grateful to our generous community for the outpouring of donations to the SewHelpful campaign! With your help we collected over 14,000 cloth masks to give to children, youth and families at CHEO. We are no longer accepting donations at this time. If you have any questions, or would like more information about child and youth face mask patterns, please … Continued
The first thing you notice about 11-year-old Zander Zatylny is his cheeky smile and comedic personality. He tells an endless stream of jokes and has a deep passion for playing sports, specifically football and hockey. Literally and figuratively, he puts his heart and soul into everything in his life. Zander was born with a rare … Continued
Ottawa, ON – Today, Hydro Ottawa presented CHEO with the funds from the 2019 Be a Paperless Hero, Go Paperless Campaign. From October 3 to December 31, 2019, more than 14,000 Hydro Ottawa customers registered for online billing or automated payments and each time Hydro Ottawa donated $5 to CHEO. This marks the fifth … Continued
“If you aren’t making somebody’s life better, you are wasting your time.” This quote came to Dan Doré from a business contact and it has become his mantra, one he uses to frame his business and personal life. Dan is the owner of DORE Property Management, a company that matches property owners with tenants. Building … Continued
There are so many different events that happen in support of CHEO and for that we are most grateful. Please check out our special events calendar so you can join us and help make a difference. Feel free to become involved as a volunteer or organize your own event.
24hr Yogapalooza is back! Start a team or join us as an individual fundraiser and help make a difference in the lives of children living with cancer. Challenge…
Hockey season is right around the corner! This fall, start a little friendly competition with your teammates and participate in…
