Ottawa Carleton District School Board

All monies raised through the Adopt-a-School fundraiser will go toward the purchase of new books for Emily Carr Middle School’s Library. School Principal, Keri Coulson says, “Literacy is the key that opens the door to knowledge, opportunity and the skills that help students communicate effectively.”

Thousands of OCDSB students and still will be lacing up their running shoes for the annual Terry Fox School Runs. Students raise millions of dollars Canada-wide for cancer research and advocacy, The Terry Fox School Runs are one of the largest, cumulative fundraising events in Canada. By participating OCDSB students help share Terry’s example of courage, strength and hope.