The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is proud to announce the recipient charities of the 2026 ODBF Pledge Challenge and to officially launch its annual summer fundraising campaign in support of essential local programs.
The ODBF Pledge Challenge raises critical funds for Ottawa-based charities delivering frontline services to thousands
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is proud to announce the results of its 2025 ODBF Pledge Challenge, presented during the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, held June 20–22 at Mooney’s Bay. This year’s summer campaign generated an outstanding CA$275,795.90 in pledges and donations, uniting paddlers, volunteers, sponsors and donors
Raffle runs June 12–22 in partnership with Senators Community Foundation and proudly supported by Tim Hortons
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) has launched its annual ODBF 5050 raffle, returning June 12 to 22 in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation and proudly supported by Tim Hortons. The raffle
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In 2026, ODBF is proudly supporting Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (Walk This Way program), Nutrition Blocs (Hot Breakfast/Summer Nutrition Program), The Partage Vanier Food Bank, Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice (Young Grievers Camp), Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.
Special thanks to the many businesses who contributed to our
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is proud to announce its recipient charities for the 2025 ODBF Pledge Challenge and to begin its fundraising in support of these essential local programs.
The ODBF Pledge Challenge is the foundation’s annual summer campaign which raises funds for local charities who are
The 2024 Ottawa Fire Truck Pull was a tremendous success, raising over $45,245 in support of Epilepsy Ottawa! A total of 88 fundraisers and 499 donations made this incredible achievement possible. The event was able to expand and grow under the guidance of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation’s
The 2024 ODBF Pledge Challenge Champions are Draggin’ Docs, raising over $36,000!
In 2nd place are Fleet of Foote Flotsam and in 3rd place, Dirty Oars. These incredible teams and their generous supporters are absolutely amazing and have helped raise over $235,173 so far in
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The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is excited to announce its 50/50 raffle in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation. From June 12-23, tickets can be purchased
ODBF is proud to announce its recipient charities for the ODBF Pledge Challenge and to begin its fundraising in support of these essential local programs.
The ODBF Pledge Challenge is the foundation’s annual summer campaign which raises funds for local charities who are providing essential programs and services to thousands
The 8th Annual ODBF Shiver ’N Giver Fundraising Drive has raised $24,547.44 in support of Lotus Centre for Special Music Education, Ottawa Therapy Dogs and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. The funds raised helped these local charities meet a variety of needs throughout the National Capital Region.
In spite of the