RBC and CHEO celebrate $1,007,905 raised to transform pediatric healthcare  

Today the Ottawa community came out to support CHEO’s historic redevelopment campaign in CHEO’s RBC Race for the Kids event raising $1,007,905. This brings the nine-year total to over $1,007,905 million!

Events like RBC Race for the Kids are vital to support CHEO’s largest capital campaign ever. The world has changed and so have the health issues of kids. People say kids these days have so much more than past generations. Smartphones, video games and busy schedules. But more isn’t always better. Kids these days also have more health issues than ever before. More mental health issues, like struggles with depression and anxiety. More time spent waiting in the emergency department. More complex care needs, with many waiting too long for appointments.  

That’s why CHEO has a plan to transform health care for kids today and tomorrow. “With partners like RBC, we can really make a difference to improve health services for children and youth living with complex, developmental, behavioural and mental health needs,” says Steve Read, President and CEO, CHEO Foundation. “It is so heartwarming to see so many people come together to walk and run at Wesley Clover Parks to support CHEO. We extend our heartfelt thanks to RBC, our sponsors, and the participants of today’s event.”

“CHEO’s work is invaluable. Their new integrated treatment centre positions them to continue giving tremendous care to kids in Ottawa-Gatineau,” said Devinder Gill, RBC Regional President for Ontario North & East. “RBC supports children’s health causes around the world. It’s at the heart of our purpose – helping clients thrive and communities prosper.” As Canada’s capital continues to change, grow, and become more diverse, kids these days also need pediatric care that can evolve to serve what they need: accessible and innovative health care solutions when they need them most. With support from our caring community, the future is bright.