Community Events
Events
Supportive Care and Guidelines
Community events play a vital role in supporting POGO’s mission. These events bring communities across Ontario together to raise funds, build relationships, and create change. Join us by participating in or hosting an event that helps ensure every child with cancer receives the best care and support.
PUMA TORONTO WOMEN’S RUN SERIES EVENTS
Ready to lace up? Set your goal and be part of the Toronto Women’s Run Series! Since 2009, the PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series has proudly championed POGO, helping children with cancer and their families get the care they deserve. With three race dates and distances for every level, it’s the perfect challenge whether you’re a first-time runner or chasing a new personal best. Plus, exciting fundraising rewards mean every step you take goes further for kids with cancer
Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, 10k/5k: May | 10k/5k: August | 8k/5k: October
For more information or to register:Â www.towomensruns.com
KITCHENER KIDS WITH CANCER RUN/WALK
The Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run is more than just a race—it’s a powerful celebration of family, fitness, and community coming together to support kids with cancer. Every step helps raise vital funds for POGO, ensuring children and families have access to the care and support they need. Whether you’re running the 5K, challenging yourself in the 10K, or cheering on the next generation, this event is about making memories while making a meaningful difference.
September 13, 2025, Kiwanis Park, Waterloo
For more information or to register visit:Â www.kwrunforpogo.com
CUPCAKE RUN
Join us for The Cupcake Run, a sweet and meaningful event supporting the Erica’s Wish Blanket Program and POGO. The morning features a fun 1K Kids’ Dash followed by the Sweet 5K Run/Walk offering participants of all ages a chance to get active, connect, and give back.
September 28, 2025, Erindale Park
For more information or to register visit: Cupcake Run
TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON
This October, make every step count! Support POGO by registering for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and turn your run into a race for kids with cancer. Sign up, donate, and start fundraising today—every kilometre makes a difference.
For more information:Â https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
POGO PJ Party
Events
Supportive Care and Guidelines
Inspired by the golden age of Riviera glamour, this dreamy soirée captures the haute coastal style of vintage beachside elegance. Think Coco Chanel meets the Côte d’Azur. Whether in silk beach pyjamas or Riviera-chic separates, make a statement as bold as the Amalfi Coast and get swept away by a night of exquisite cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, sparkling entertainment and seaside sophistication — no passport required.
February 26, 2026, 6:30 pmSteam Whistle Brewing, Toronto
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2026 Sponsors
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ST. TROPEZ
Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a meaningful impact for children with cancer by sponsoring the POGO PJ Party! Sponsorship offers a unique way to showcase your brand while supporting POGO’s vital work in childhood cancer care across Ontario. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Chalene Wolf at  cwolf@pogo.ca
To date POGO PJ Party has raised over $2.4 million to support children and youth in treatment, their families and survivors of childhood cancer.