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Located just outside of Gracefield, Que., Camp Misquah is an annual summer haven for kids and adults with special needs. As a small organization with no paid fundraising staff and a minimal operating budget, the camp is just one of many groups receiving a much-needed boost from the Scotiabank Charity Challenge for this year’s Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on May 28-29.
In fact, board member and marathon pace bunny Mark Wigmore of Ottawa says it’s the largest fundraising event in the camp’s history.
“We set an ambitious goal of $15,000 and already reached it, so we’re moving the target up to $20,000,” he said. “With 18 runners including six pace bunnies, the Charity Challenge has really taken off.”
Much of this success can be credited to Robert Jarecsni, a 24-year-old man with autism and longtime camper who’s training for the five-km with his younger cousin Ross. Together, the two Ottawans are leading the fundraising charge with their campaign, Robert and Ross Run 4 Misquah.
Though this is their first fundraising initiative, they are clearly nailing it: Race Weekend is still weeks away, and they have received support from well over 100 sponsors, totalling almost $12,000. Robert and Ross initially set a goal of $6,600, then bumped it up to $9,000 (Robert’s favourite number) when they realized the momentum they’d created, and have now set $13,000 as the target. The duo currently leads all Scotiabank Charity Challenge fundraising teams by a longshot.
Susan Torrie, Robert’s mother, says it has been a bonding experience for the guys and a chance for Robert to shine.
“His mission is to make sure Camp Misquah stays affordable for anyone who wants to attend,” she said. “It’s his way of giving back to a place that been such an important part of his life.”
In 2015, the Charity Challenge raised $800,000. You can help Robert and Ross by donating to their personal fundraising page, set up through the Charity Challenge. There are many charities available to support on Race Weekend. Find a charity at www.runottawa.ca .
— Scotiabank Charity Challenge
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In fact, board member and marathon pace bunny Mark Wigmore of Ottawa says it’s the largest fundraising event in the camp’s history.
“We set an ambitious goal of $15,000 and already reached it, so we’re moving the target up to $20,000,” he said. “With 18 runners including six pace bunnies, the Charity Challenge has really taken off.”
Much of this success can be credited to Robert Jarecsni, a 24-year-old man with autism and longtime camper who’s training for the five-km with his younger cousin Ross. Together, the two Ottawans are leading the fundraising charge with their campaign, Robert and Ross Run 4 Misquah.
Though this is their first fundraising initiative, they are clearly nailing it: Race Weekend is still weeks away, and they have received support from well over 100 sponsors, totalling almost $12,000. Robert and Ross initially set a goal of $6,600, then bumped it up to $9,000 (Robert’s favourite number) when they realized the momentum they’d created, and have now set $13,000 as the target. The duo currently leads all Scotiabank Charity Challenge fundraising teams by a longshot.
Susan Torrie, Robert’s mother, says it has been a bonding experience for the guys and a chance for Robert to shine.
“His mission is to make sure Camp Misquah stays affordable for anyone who wants to attend,” she said. “It’s his way of giving back to a place that been such an important part of his life.”
In 2015, the Charity Challenge raised $800,000. You can help Robert and Ross by donating to their personal fundraising page, set up through the Charity Challenge. There are many charities available to support on Race Weekend. Find a charity at www.runottawa.ca .
— Scotiabank Charity Challenge
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