Community Events
How you can help
Supportive Care and Guidelines
Be part of something bigger! Community events across Ontario are fueling POGO’s mission—bringing people together to fundraise, celebrate, and create lasting change for kids with cancer. Whether you join an event or host your own, you’ll be helping ensure every child with cancer gets the care and support they deserve.
PUMA TORONTO WOMEN’S RUN SERIES EVENTS
Ready to lace up? Join the PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series and make every step count! Since 2009, this inspiring series has proudly supported POGO, 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.
May 10k/5k, Saturday May 23, 2026
August 10k/5k, Saturday, August 22, 2026
October 8k/5k, Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sunnybrook Park
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.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Kiwanis Park, Waterloo
CUPCAKE RUN
Join us for the second annual 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.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Erindale Park
TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON
This October, make your steps count! Support POGO when you register for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and turn your run into a race for kids with cancer. When you sign up you can choose to donate or fundraise in support of POGO through their charity search feature —every kilometre makes a difference.
POGO PJ Party
How you can help
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, 6:00 pm
Steam Whistle Brewing, Toronto
Check out the sizzle reel from POGO PJ Party 2025
2026 Sponsors
CANNES
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.
