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See the Impact You Made in 2025

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A holiday message from Support Our Troops!
Your Support in Action:

Our Year in Review

The generosity of Canadians has made a considerable impact on the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members and their families.

 

In 2024-2025, over 6000 CAF members, Veterans and their families were supported through Support Our Troops with $1.9M raised by generous Canadians.

 

This Support Our Troops Year in Review is a testament to the heartwarming stories of support for all those who’ve served.

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Don’t miss these exciting updates: Fundraising success, community support, and more!

A newsletter from Support Our Troops that may be of interest to some members.


Creating Lifelong Memories: Summer Camps Program

The Support Our Troops Summer Camps Program provides children from military families with unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. You can play a vital role in making this incredible program a success!
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Register NOW for the 2025 Canada Army Run!

When you register for Canada Army Run and start fundraising, you will make a positive impact in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families! Since its inception in 2008, over $5 million has been raised through Canada Army Run for Support Our Troops and Soldier On. To register for the in-person OR virtual run, and start your fundraising journey, please use the discount code SOTcares for a 10% discount.

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Did You Know?
On June 1st we celebrated Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Every day we work to honour the valiant members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, and their families. You can support our military members and their families in ensuring they have access to the financial resources they need when they need them the most.
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Gratitude in Action: ONroute Raises over $169,000 to support military families in Ontario

This past March, Support Our Troops was thrilled to join our partners at ONroute to celebrate 5 years of their incredible giving campaign.
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Senators Honored Military Families at the 21st Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Game

From the national anthem performed by Sergeant David Grenon of the RCAF band, to our newest members of the Canadian Armed Forces being sworn in by Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, the arena was vibrating with patriotism for our Canadian military.

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 CANEX Staff Shine Bright for Support Our Troops during December and June campaigns!

During the two month long winter campaign, our members contributed an astonishing $29,774.58 by donating in-store, online or by shopping Support Our Troops and Soldier On merchandise. As promised, CANEX matched this donation up to $15,000, making the grand total $44,774.58!

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Support Our Troops | 4210 Rue Labelle St | Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2 CA

Your impact in action: Support Our Troops Year in Review

Note this update from a fellow Canadian veteran organization.


2022-2023
Support Our Troops
Year in Review
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners over the last year, Support Our Troops has been able to provide support to our CAF community when they needed it most.
Thank you for your support and for standing with us. It is truly having an impact on our military community.
This Year in Review highlights a few key examples of how this support has been provided to families, as well as to the ill and injured.
Support Our Troops | 4210 Rue Labelle StOttawa, K1A 0K2 Canada

Scholarships available NOW for our military community!

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BMO pledges $100,000 to provide education access for military family members
BMO, the official bank of the Canadian Defence Community, has a long-standing history of supporting the CAF, as well as supporting education to help remove barriers for an inclusive society and a more equitable future for all.
Military spouse hopes to pay it forward during nursing career
Thanks to a Support Our Troops scholarship, Jessica Couture is set to graduate nursing school next month and credits her success to hard work, determination, and supportive CAF community.
Canadian sports teams say “thank you” to our CAF community
CAF Appreciation Games thank military members for the pride, courage, and dignity they bring to the front lines.
Registration for Canada Army Run 2023 is open!
This September will see the return of the in-person half marathon and 5K + Half Marathon Commander’s Challenge. This brings back the full slate of in-person races for the first time since 2019! Participate virtually or in-person!
In Memoriam:
Honorary Colonel Helen Vari
Support Our Troops would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Helen Vari.
Serving as an Honorary Colonel of the Toronto Scottish Regiment is just one of the legacies left behind by Madam Vari, who so generously devoted her life to helping others, specifically the Canadian Armed Forces.
Did You Know?
The Education Assistance Loan Program (EALP) is an opportunity for military members and their families to pursue further education with the support of a low-interest study loan. Whether you’re a serving member, former member, military spouse or dependent in need of recertification courses, supplementary courses and/or training to increase opportunities for employment, the EALP is there to help!
Support Our Troops | 4210 Rue Labelle StOttawa, K1A 0K2 Canada