Desjardins Charity Challenge 2026 Participating Charities

The following charities are participating in the 2026 Desjardins Charity Challenge. More charities will be added throughout the year, so check back soon for an up-to-date list. Please note that to participate in the Desjardins Charity Challenge at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, you must first be a registered participant. Join the fun and excitement of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2026!

 

Choose a charity to support below.

Autism Ontario

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa

Breakfast Club of Canada

Canadian Cancer Society

Cancer Research Society

Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma (CTSACT)

Childhood Cancer Canada

Circles of support & Accountability

Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre

MS Canada

Omofuma family and Friends Association

Ottawa Humane Society

Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE)

Ottawa Therapy Dogs

Ovarian Cancer Canada

The Ottawa Food Bank

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation

University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support

WaterAid Canada

Visit this page often for an up-to-date list of participating charities.

If you are a charity that is interested in joining the Desjardins Charity Challenge, you can find more information here.