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OTTAWA – This past Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, 16 athletes from Ottawa and beyond joined Team Upstream with the goal of raising $5,000 in support of unfunded wellness services. The campaign’s fundraising portal officially closed on June 17, with the final amount raised totalling $5,606.23. 

Upstream Ottawa’s wellness services include client transportation, luncheons, social opportunities, recreational outings, and back-to-school/work support. These services are designed to encourage social connections, provide wrap-around support, and reduce isolation, which help improve independence and wellness among individuals with mental health and substance-use health challenges. The funds raised through this campaign will ensure that the Upstream Ottawa community receives high-quality, client-centred care that is truly holistic.  

Upstream Ottawa would like to extend congratulations and gratitude to the members of Team Upstream and the community of donors that contributed to the campaign’s success. Josh Fry at OCR Academy kindly provided Team Upstream athletes with training tips and gracious sponsors. Wheelhouse Cycle, Carlington Booch, Thali and Lululemon Tanger provided prizes. Howling Design created custom Team Upstream hats for the athletes and a post-10k celebration was held at the Lieutenant’s Pump.

OTTAWA. This year’s Tamarack Race Weekend will be held on May 25-26 and Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support is reaching out to Ottawa’s running and walking community to build a team of participants and help raise much needed programming funds.

Upstream’s goal is to raise $5,000 in support of its Unfunded Wellness Services which include client transportation, luncheons, social opportunities, recreational outings, and back to school/work support. These services are designed to encourage social connections, provide wrap-around support, and reduce isolation, which help improve independence and wellness among individuals with mental health and substance-use health challenges.

Runners who raise more than $500 will have their registration fees paid by Upstream Ottawa. Additionally, the Ottawa Race Weekend organization will further recognize these efforts by waiving the 2025 registration fee for anyone who raises more than $500 for this year’s 2024 event. So, runners have the chance to race with no registration fee for two consecutive years when they raise more than $500 in sponsorships in this year.

Upstream participants will benefit from a customized Upstream Ottawa how-to fundraising guide and a chance to win fantastic prizes provided by Carlington Booch, Wheelhouse Cycle, Thali Ottawa, and Lululemon.

How to Register

When you reach the “Desjardins Charity Challenge” section, choose to Join an existing team & search for “Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support”).

Should you choose to participate as an individual we will still consider you a member of Team Upstream. Once registered, you will have access to your own personal fundraising page and can start sharing the link with your networks to begin seeking supporters and donations.

Upstream Ottawa is committed to supporting participants every step of the way.

Anyone needing support with registration steps may contact Catherine Armour, at carmour@upstreamottawa.ca

Donate directly to Team Upstream:

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/76026/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend-2024/fundraising-organization/49147