Rattle Me Bones – The Ottawa Hospital

On Oct 24, 2010, 2,500 participated in the 17th annual Rattle Me Bones event. They were not only thrilled to have completed their chosen event, but they were also proud of having made a difference by raising more than $65,000 in support of patient care, arthritis and orthopedic research at The Ottawa Hospital. To date, this event has raised $840,000 for improvements at the hospital.

This year’s race will be held on October 23, 2011. To learn more about the event, go to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation website.

MADD Dash – Mothers Against Drunk Driving Ottawa

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Ottawa is pleased to present their forth annual MADD DASH/Strides for Change public awareness and fundraising event in support of the fight against impaired driving. A 10km and 5km timed run and a 5km walk will take place Sunday, October 16, 2011. MADD Ottawa has a proven track record of keeping our roadways safer and saving lives. A 10KM and 5KM timed run and a 5KM walk in support of the fight against impaired driving. Four Canadians are killed and approximately 200 are injured each day due to alcohol and drug-related crashes. The funds raised will help to heighten awareness of MADD Ottawa’s vital educational programs, services and support programs, and assist us in their mission “to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime”. Go to the MADD Dash website for further event and registration details.

Faster than a Pastor – Watato child care ministries

A 5km and 10km run/walk in support of Woodvale’s International Humanitarian Missions work helping Watato child care ministries in Uganda. Watoto is a response to the cry of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa, whose lives have been ravaged by war and disease. Last year’s event was held on May 1, 2010 at the Aboretum Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa. It was a huge success. 2011 event date yet to be announced. See the Faster than a Pastor website for event and registration details.

Diefenbooker Classic – Ottawa Public Library and Canada’s Cold War Museum

The Diefenbooker Classic, hosted by the Ottawa Public Library Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Carp, Ontario.
The Diefenbooker Classic has proven to be a huge success for the promotion of health in the community, and for fundraising for the West Carleton Branches of the Ottawa Public Library. In their thirteenth year, the Foundation is pleased to welcome the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum, as a joint beneficiary of the fundraising.
Returning events for all ages will include 5 and 10 km running races, 5, 18 and 33 km cycle tours, and a 5km walk (with your pooch if you wish). Youth events will include a 1km running race for 12 years and under, and “Loonie Loop” short races for those 2 to 6 years old.
For more information, go to the Diefenbooker Classic website.

Giving: Shoe Recycle Program – The Mission

We encourage you to bring in your gently used shoes when coming in for replacements. New Balance Ottawa will donate them to the Mission for those less fortunate. To learn more about the Mission, please see their website.