August 3, 2025
Race for Wishes
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, ON, K1X 1A3
About Event
Join us on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Racetrack Area of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa for Race for Wishes — a high-energy, family-friendly fundraiser aiming to raise $30,000 to help grant three life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses. The event will feature live music, a DJ, harness racing, kids’ activities, BBQ and refreshments, silent auctions, raffles, and moving ”Wish Moments” honouring families supported by Make-A-Wish® Canada.
Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. All event-day proceeds (excluding food costs) will go directly to Make-A-Wish® Canada. For more information, visit https://makeawishca.donordrive.com/events/1462
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