Sporting Life 10K for Camp Ooch

(March 10, 2015)

Today is the 2nd month since Cass has left us. Last night I had a dream of Cass that she was about 7 years old and she was happily running around in a beautiful forest. We miss her a lot...happy and sad moments!

Our whole family will run the Sporting Life 10k for Camp Ooch this year. Cassidy's EEs and some friends will be running this year to remember Cass. Cass's very best friend Sarah and her family will be participating as well. Also, Steven has run the 10k for Cass a couple times before and will continue this year. Thank you guys for all your support! 

Cass joined Camp Ooch when she was 9 years old and Camp Ooch had been her second home since then. "Camp Oochigeas (Ooch) is a privately funded, volunteer-based organization that provides kids with and affected by childhood cancer with unique opportunities for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences."- Camp Ooch 

Taking part in this run is a way for me to get involved with Camp Ooch. It is also an amazing way for my family and friends to remember Cass and to continue her legacy. I encourage you all to join and support this meaningful event. If you are running to remember Cass this year, please let me know ahead by messaging me, emailing me with your address, or finding a way to meet me at the event since we are going to prepare a sign (either a button or a sticker) to put on at the event to remember our Fearless Cassidy for her courageous fight against cancer!

One of the biggest challenges for Cass was running. Other than swimming, she had been training hard with her new running leg since the summer of 2013. One of her goals was to run again and do the 10K one day with her running leg. Our family will fulfill the first goal for her.

(This is an ad for the Sporting Life 10K from last year. Cass was with Sarah and Megan. Pictures of Cass when she was practicing with her running leg at Bloorview Kids Rehab)