Charity
Whether you’re a first responder or a civilian, it’s our goal to make sure everyone can access the mental health services they need.
Help us support our mission for mental health by running for Ottawa First Responders.
If you’re already signed up to run and would like to support a charity, please contact racedirector@9runrun.ca
Ottawa First Responders
The funds raised by 9runrun participants and their donors will support the Ottawa First Responders Foundation
Evidence shows that first responders are at least twice as likely compared to the general population to suffer Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD), due to the risk of the routine exposure to trauma stressors. The average person may experience an average of one traumatic incident in their lifetime. The average first responder will encounter 600 such incidents within their working life. Thanks for supporting members come from within the Ottawa Police, Paramedic and Fire services.
Fundraising
Ottawa’s 9runrun brings together a community of those who love running, but also want to “Help the Helpers”.
