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:
Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma (CTSACT)
Circles of support & Accountability
Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre
Doctors Without Borders Canada
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization)
Omofuma family and Friends Association
Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE)
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada
Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation
Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support
Youturn Youth Support Services























































