SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 to SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2010

RONA MS Bike Tour - Ottawa to Kemptville

For the past 20 years, the RONA MS Bike Tours have offered cyclists of all fitness levels a fully supported ride that mixes fun with fundraising, combining a great cycling experience with the reward of helping to end MS.

Cyclists pay a registration fee and must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges in order to participate. To thank you for your fundraising efforts, you will be eligible for a variety of prizes based on total pledges raised.

For more information please click here to visit the website.

To access the online donation form please click here.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11 to SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2010

2010 IFAF World Flag Championship

Calling all volunteers! 

Football Canada is proud to once again host the World Senior Men's and Women's Senior Flag Football Championships. The 5th edition of the IFAF World Flag Championships will be held in Ottawa this summer between August 11 and 15. 2010 marks the second time in World Flag Football Championships history that the event is to be held in Canada (the first being Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec in 2008).

Games will be held from August 13th to 15th. The medal round games and closing ceremonies will be held at the RA Centre. Updates regarding the event’s schedule including the times of games and field locations will be posted on this site as they become available.   

Country Federation teams include Sweden, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, USA and Canada. Canada is the defending men's World Champion from 2008 while the women’s team is the defending silver medalist. We are expecting over 300 participants and the games will be held at Carleton University, the RA Centre and Brewer Park.

For more information on becoming a volunteer click here to visit the website.  For a volunteer application click here.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18, 2010

Boot Camp for the Cure

Are you up for a challenge, while supporting a GREAT CAUSE?  Boot Camp fitness is a great way to challenge your body and stay fit.  This is your chance to try BOOT CAMP and see what you are made of!

WHEN: Wednesday August 18th, 2010  @ 6:15pm  ** RAIN OR SHINE **
WHERE: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
COST: $10 per person
ATTIRE: PINK PINK and more PINK!
WHAT TO BRING: yoga mat, hand weights, towel and water (Don’t worry if you don’t have all of these items)

Everyone is Welcome!

This class will be taught by a certified Boot Camp instructor and will be held Rain or Shine.  This is an event that you won’t want to miss so please email Puran.Guram@cibc.com or Katie.Baker@cibc.com or call 613.863.9776 to register and secure your spot or if you have any questions

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE CANADIAN BREAST CANCER ASSOCIATION c/o CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE

FRIDAY AUGUST 27, 2010

Ottawa Charity Ping Pong Tournament

The Youth Services Bureau, Operation Come Home, and Christie Lake Kids want you to play ping pong in the inaugural Ottawa Charity Ping Pong Tournament (OCPP). They are bringing together people, ping pong, athleticism, and fun in an effort to raise money and awareness for these valuable local charities.

They are thrilled to be hosting this event at Capital Music Hall located at 128 York Street in the Byward Market. With over 150 participants expected, this is sure to be a ping pong event of epic proportions. The fun begins Friday, August 27 2010 at 19:00 and continues non-stop until midnight. For full details including venue, schedules and performers, please click here to visit their website. 

SATURDAY AUGUST 28, 2010

B2B End of Summer Beach Volleyball

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Mooney's Bay – Riverside Drive
Details: Early-bird registration until August 14, 11:59 PM.

All proceeds go to iSisters

For more details click here.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

The Underwear Affair: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Join Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation's Uderwear Affair presented by Marks and help uncover the cure for underfunded below-the-waist cancers like prostate, ovarian, and colorectal. On September 11, 2010, run the competitive 10K or walk the fun 5K and show Ottawa that theres absolutely no shame in bringing a little awareness to down there-ness.

The fun continues even after you cross the Finish Line with the EXPOsed After Party! Grab a well deserved drink, strut your stuff in the legendary costume contest, and dance the night away with your fellow participants!

It's time to hit below-the waist cancers where it hurts. Register today!

Canadian Blood Services

With 41 permanent locations and 19,000 clinics held annually across the country, chances are there's a clinic near you. Visit blood.ca to find a complete listing of blood donor clinics in your area. You can make an appointment to donate by calling 1-888-2-DONATE.

Canadian Blood Services understands your lives are busy. If you find that you are unable make your appointment for any reason, please call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) and reschedule. This way we can try and offer your spot to someone else.

Canadian Blood Service host mobile clinic in various parts of the city. However, most convenient is our Blood Donor Clinic located on 1575 Carling Avenue in Ottawa. Hours of operation for this location are as follows:

Monday: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Every time you make an appointment to donate blood you could potentially be saving three lives. Call 1-888-2-DONATE and make and appointment at our Carling Avenue location to donate today!

Giving blood is a great way for busy and active people to give back to their community without having to invest a lot of time.

Pathways to Education

Pathways to Education is an award-winning program that supports youth in low-income neighbourhoods to complete high school and move on to post-secondary education. The program is operated by Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre in the west end of Ottawa. 

Tutors
•    Commit up to three hours, one night a week, Monday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
•    Engage and get to know high school-aged students
•    Work with students in core subject areas of the Ontario curriculum (Math, English, French, Science, History, Geography)
•    Tutor students both in small groups and one-to-one

Group Mentor
•    Commit to two hours, one night  every two weeks, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays
•    Co - facilitate small groups of youth in engaging and inclusive activities (e.g. cooking, photography, guitar, theatre, etc.)  

Volunteer Recruitment is ongoing

Contact Kevin Bisback, Coordinator of Volunteers
613-820-4922 x417
k.bisback@pqchc.com

For more information: www.pqchc.com