ODBF Pledge Challenge Champions rallied their local networks of families, friends and co-workers to donate and participate in the annual online fundraising race. These men and women showed their true tenacity in the face of a global pandemic raising $73,500 in support of local charitable initiatives including the Ottawa Food Bank, Debra Dynes Family House and Carefor Health & Community Services.

Led by the tremendous team and community spirit on display from “Fleet of Foote Lightning”  the ODBF Pledge Challenge Champions raised over $70,000 among the top 6 teams.

“It is inspiring to see how the ODBF community continues to dig deep and give back during the unprecedented events faced this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” says ODBF CEO John Brooman

To-date the ODBF’s 2020 fundraising campaign, which includes both the ODBF Pledge Challenge and the ODBF Shiver & Giver, has raised $94,770 through generous donor and paddler support and distributed funds to Ottawa Food Bank, Debra Dynes Family House, Carefor Health & Community Services, Ausome Ottawa, Canadian Ski Patrol, Camp Ooch, St. Luke’s Table, St Joe’s Women’s Centre, A New Day Youth and Adult Services, Children at Risk.

Congratulations and thank you to the ODBF Pledge Challenge Champions, donors and participants.

Women’s Division Champions:                                  Mixed Division Champions:

1st: Draggin’ Docs                                                         1st: Fleet of Foote Lightning

2nd: Herricane Winds                                                  2nd: Chinatown Showboat

3rd : Allied Paddlers                                                     3rd: Paddlin’ Hellfish

Further donations can be made by visiting ODBF.CA or by texting ODBF to (613)-703-5852.

ABOUT: ODBF

Established to focus on philanthropic efforts in the local community, the foundation has raised $4.8 million in support of 51 local charities.

A recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Ottawa Chapter Outstanding Philanthropic Group in 2018. In 2020 ODBF is proud to support Ottawa Food Bank, Debra Dynes Family House, Carefor Health & Community Services, Ausome Ottawa, Canadian Ski Patrol, Camp Ooch, St. Luke’s Table, St Joe’s Women’s Centre, A New Day Youth and Adult Services, Children at Risk.

For more information visit odbf.ca

PRESS CONTACTS:

Antony Cooper & Shelley Freake | Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation| info@odbf.ca