Cancer Chase

The 2025 BCA Cancer Chase is fast approaching — and we want you to be part of this meaningful community tradition!

Join us on Saturday, September 27th at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Rd) for a fun walk/run in support of cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital. Doors open at 8:15 AM, and the walk/run begins at 9:15 AM. All ages and fitness levels are welcome — bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a morning filled with movement, connection, and community spirit.

You’ll also enjoy:

  • The fan-favourite Silent Auction with unbeatable deals
  • Our Loonie Line and Selfie Stations, where fun costumes and photo ops await
  • A lively, family-friendly atmosphere for a great cause

Want to contribute to the Silent Auction? We are currently accepting donated items valued at $50 or more. To inquire or get involved, please reach out to cancerchase@blackburnhamlet.ca.

Ready to register? You can sign up by:

Let’s come together and take steps toward a cure — one stride, one smile, and one generous act at a time.


Start/Finish Location


Route Map

Cancer Chase 2024 Map


Rogers TV – Daytime Interview (2017) with Bill Horne

Event News


  • BCA Cancer Chase 2025
    David Purchase & Don Kelly The BCA and the 2025 Cancer Chase committee would like to thank our community for their generous support of this year’s big event! The Cancer Chase is a charity event that raises funds for cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital via the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (OHF). Over the years, it
  • Cancer Chase 2025!
    The 2025 BCA Cancer Chase is fast approaching — and we want you to be part of this meaningful community tradition! Join us on Saturday, September 27th at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Rd) for a fun walk/run in support of cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital. Doors open at 8:15 AM, and the
  • Cancer Chase returns in 2025!
    Published in The BANAR June 2025 David Purchase, BCA Director & Cancer Chase Chair Mark your calendars — this year’s Cancer Chase will take place on Saturday, September 27th at the Blackburn Community Hall, located at 190 Glen Park Drive. A full schedule of events will be published in the next issue of the BANAR.
  • CANCER CHASE 2024 – Thank you Blackburn Hamlet
    Published in The BANAR November 2024 Don Kelly The BCA and the 2024 Cancer Chase committee would like to thank our community for their generous support of this year’s Cancer Chase. Despite a brisk wind and a definitive chill in the air, 93 brave souls participated in this year’s event on September 8. A special
  • Countdown to Cancer Chase 2024
    The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association charity event “Cancer Chase” is returning to Blackburn Hamlet in 2024. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances our plans to hold the event at Just Food is no longer feasible. Cancer Chase 2024 will still be held on September 8 but now at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Hall, 190 Glen Park
  • CANCER CHASE 2023 wrap-up
    Karl Frangian and Don Kelly, Cancer Chase Co-Chairs 2023 With the dedicated support of many volunteers Cancer Chase 2023 was once again a success. This year’s efforts raised $12,900 for cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital. Throughout the years Cancer Chase has donated over $300,000 to the Ottawa Hospital. This year’s Cancer Chase had a

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