Fighting Cancer
One Step at a Time.

Summit for SickKids was founded to bring awareness to childhood cancer, while also raising invaluable funds for SickKids’ Oncology Department and their ground-breaking Cancer Genetics Research Program.

Taking the fight
to new heights

People always ask us how we raise our money. Well the answer is simple. We climb mountains all around the world. We believe it is important to continuously push both our mental and physical limits to inspire others in Canada and around the world to join our movement and to make a difference in the fight against cancer. We can’t do this alone. We need your help.

Ain’t no mountain
high enough

In 2010, the Summit for SickKids team climbed Mount Rainier, raising $15,000 in the process. In 2011, they summited the 19,347 ft. Mount Cotopaxi, raising over $42,000 in the process. Last year the team travelled further, pushed harder and climbed the 22,841 ft. Mount Aconcagua raising over $50,000. Over $110,000 has been raised for the cause so far in this journey together.

Raising the bar

Our journey does not stop here. We at Summit for SickKids are committed to raising $250,000 for The Hospital for Sick Children over the next 3 years.

Our next goal will be bigger than ever, when we embark on an amazing journey with hopes of raising $100,000 for the cause. This will be our most exciting year yet, with an incredible opportunity for you to get involved. Stay tuned for more!

Adam’s passion for the cause and his ongoing inspiration comes from his Mom, a cancer survivor. After watching her go through chemo and radiation therapy throughout his childhood, Adam made it his lifelong goal to help make cancer history. Now at the age of 28, he is more dedicated than ever and has combined his passion for the outdoors with his desire to help make a difference.

Cancer is a disease that has had an impact on Hart’s life since an early age. From a close childhood friend, to his 12-year-old cousin, their brave battles have inspired him to take a stand in the fight against cancer. Combined with his passion for climbing and his love of the mountains, there is nothing that can stop this 26-year-old from reaching his goals.

Patrick has always been an avid lover of the outdoors. But as can happen, work, family and life took over. It wasn't until his father was diagnosed with cancer that Patrick was motivated to return to an active lifestyle. Further encouraged by the desire to make sure his son lives in a world where cancer isn't a worry, Patrick is extremely excited to be joining the Summit team.

Gavin's daughter Iona started her life with an extended stay in the SickKids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She is now a healthy and happy 5 year old and Gavin will be forever indebted to the dedicated hardworking staff at SickKids. By joining the team he wants to show them his appreciation and hopefully inspire others to help improve the treatment of childhood illness.