The future of health care starts here
Why We Need Your Support
We dare to be great and do so with humility and compassion. We begin each day with optimism and end it with hope. We believe in the healing power of kindness. We are tireless doers and discoverers, with a resolve to care and cure. We know that an ordinary day can become extraordinary in an instant. We are creating the future in Ottawa and changing lives around the world.
And we want you to be at our side.
Be Inspired
‘I walked through my darkest fears and came out the other side.’
It would be a routine mammogram, which would turn Annette Gibbons’ world upside down. The Associate Deputy Minister in Agriculture and Agrifood Canada would soon begin her breast cancer journey but she put her complete trust in her medical team at The Ottawa Hospital.
A double-life — living with kidney disease
Nearly 15 years after a kidney transplant, June Jones’ kidneys failed. She is back on dialysis — and a Canada-wide wait list for a new kidney.
My why is you
Robert Noseworthy was diagnosed with a childhood leukemia at the age of 30. This was rare for someone his age and his prognosis was grim. 30 years later, he gives back to cancer research through THE RIDE with his grown children by his side.
Buying time: 7hrs, 52 stitches
Leata Qaunaq knew something was wrong when her husband Joellie arrived to meet her and their daughter at the airport near Arctic Bay, Nunavut. He was talking, but not making sense.
From tragedy to triumph
Liam and Rhys White started life in an extraordinary way.
We were in the best hands
Shane and Ellen Ottens have seen their four boys go through their fair share of bumps, bruises and broken bones over the years. However, nothing prepared them for the diagnosis their son, Spencer, would receive in the fall of 2017.
The gift of time with family
Mom of three, Vesna, is living with terminal metastatic breast cancer. She is hoping clinical trials will continue to extend her life so she has more time with those she loves.
Four years after metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, every day is a gift
Jillian O’Connor was 18 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given less than two years to live. In February, she celebrated the fourth birthday of her healthy baby boy and continues to live life to the fullest.
Inspired giving means more than giving to kidney research
When Phil Downey’s kidneys failed, his wife Gail, his three adult children and two step children “threw in the hat,” and volunteered to donate their kidney. Two generations were so inspired by the care Phil received that they then made a donation to kidney research at The Ottawa Hospital.
One Time Gift
Make a single gift personally or on behalf of a business and help support the best patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital.
Monthly Gift
Support patients all year long by making a monthly donation to The Ottawa Hospital.
Tribute Gift
Make a donation to mark a special occasion, remember a loved one, or honour a caregiver through our Guardian Angel Program.
Events
Remember Mary
Jun 24 - 2019 — Mark Lawrenson, in a touching tribute to his late wife Mary, is kicking off a 6,000km cycling tour across Canada and the United States to raise funds for breast cancer research.
OMA P.E.A.C.E. Memorial Golf Tournament
Jul 22 - 2019 — Join us for the OMA P.E.A.C.E. Memorial Golf Tournament on July 22. A portion of the proceeds will support patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital.
Blackburn Hamlet Cancer Chase
Sep 08 - 2019 — Join us for the Blackburn Hamlet Cancer Chase for a 5 km walk/run in Ottawa, Ontario, in support of cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.
THE RIDE
Sep 08 - 2019 — DO THE RIDE and cycle for world-leading advancements in research at The Ottawa Hospital. There is the perfect distance for any cyclist: closed route, open route or try the Virtual Ride.
Kidney Research Centre 16th Annual Golf Tournament
Sep 09 - 2019 — Registration includes 18 holes of golf, pizza lunch, a tournament gift, and buffet dinner with wine!
President’s Breakfast
Sep 17 - 2019 — The President’s Breakfast welcomes members of the community for an hour filled with hope and inspiration. It is an exclusive opportunity to learn about Dr. Kitts’s vision for The Ottawa Hospital and hear directly from patients whose lives were saved.
5th Annual Karaoke for Cancer
Sep 20 - 2019 — Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the 5th Annual Karaoke for Cancer event in support of cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.
The Ottawa-Gatineau Walk for Myeloma
Sep 22 - 2019 — The Ottawa-Gatineau Myeloma Walk and takes a step towards a cure for multiple myeloma!
The Ottawa Hospital Gala
Oct 26 - 2019 — The Ottawa Hospital Gala is a prestigious night that celebrates our community’s tremendous support and honours three of our outstanding, world-class researchers. It's an exquisite night at the Westin Ottawa, which always sells out!