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About Us

The Ottawa office of the Starlight Children's Foundation was established in July of 2006 upon a solid foundation of 10 years of volunteerism. Over the past twelve years we have granted over 200 wishes, hosted over 70 Great Escapes, placed 23 Fun Centers and built 2 Starlight Sites in the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario . We offer a variety of Hospital Happening & Great Escapes programs throughout Eastern Ontario . Our fun centers have been placed at CHEO, Roger's House, Kingston General and Quinte Hospitals.

Starlight Children's Foundation of Ottawa touches the lives of seriously ill children and their families over 43 620 times per year.

Charity Registration Number : 13129 5693 RR0001
Our regional coordinator Britta Gerwin can be reached at britta@starlightcanada.org or by calling 613-792-1268.


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Sunday November 9th 2008 7:30-10:30 p.m.

2nd Annual CIA Improvisational Summit Join us for an evening of laughter and comedy at this National competition of comedians. Tickets can be purchased through the Carleton University Improvisation Team and Starlight’s Ottawa Office

The Bronson Centre

britta@starlightcanada.org

Saturday, November 22nd 2008

Illumination 2008 Our 3rd annual gala will feature outstanding entertainment, delectable dinner with a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased through the Ottawa office or via our website.

Ottawa

britta@starlightcanada.org

If you have an idea for an event that you would like to host on behalf of Starlight, please call Britta Gerwin at 613-792-1268, to discuss how to make your event and enjoyable and memorable experience.

We wish to thank…

Many thanks to the team to Sonya Sherwood and the Ottawa Office of PriceWaterHouse Coopers for their dedication and continued commitment. With their help over 1000 Emergency Admit Kits were assembled and distributed to local area hospitals, over 300 presents were wrapped and countless gift bags were assembled.


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