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On September 19th and 20th, it was all about celebrities, supercars and big, bright smiles rallying for kids with cancer at the 7th annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup series in events which stopped over in Toronto for 2 days.

Not only do celebrities drop in, smile and wave, but they also participate in a friendly “Amazing Race” scavenger hunt all day teaming up with the top fundraisers.

The charitable festivities support the SickKids foundation, raising over $12,000,000 for children’s cancer research, treatment and care.

With the help of these funds, SickKids Foundation is able to help children like 11-year-old Kathryn.

11 year old Kathryn Stewart has been undergoing years of bouts with cancer, chemotherapy and is currently undergoing testing to determine if the cancer has returned.

11 year old Kathryn Stewart has been undergoing years of bouts with cancer, chemotherapy and is currently undergoing testing to determine if the cancer has returned.

 

To help raise awareness and fundraise, check out the fun cover of Akon’s, “Dangerous”, featuring Kardinal Offishall as a celebrity judge and this year’s 20 teams involved in Rally for Kids.

Photos of the Rally for Kids Draft Party at Kool Haus by Nick Lee.

Photos of the Rally for Kids Gala at Ritz Carlton by Nick Lee

Celebrities that have participated in Rally for Kids in the past include Gene Simmons, Eva Longoria, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.

Congrats to everyone involved in Rally for Kids with Cancer for raising $1.2 million this year in support of SickKids Foundation. Special thanks to Jennifer Bassett and Martin Rubio for having me out both nights.

For more info visit www.rallyforkids.org

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