Fundraiser aims to help newcomers

For the fifth year running, the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) is launching our Run for a New Start fundraiser, as part of the Ottawa Race Weekend’s Scotiabank Charity Challenge, May 23 to 24.

Please join our team of runners and walkers in support of a great cause. All funds raised this year will go toward OCISO’s mental health support programs for the most vulnerable newcomers, including women and youth.

There are a variety of races for all levels, from two kilometres all way the up to the full marathon (42 km).

Our target is to raise $25,000. Can we do it? There’s only one way to find out, by joining our team and registering today. If you’re not available on Race Weekend, you can still donate to our fundraiser. Please contact runforanewstart@ociso.org.

Suzanne Charest, Ottawa