A community of young(ish) individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s, connecting through monthly gatherings in Ottawa, Canada.

OMG welcomes individuals at any stage in their breast cancer experience - whether newly diagnosed, beyond active treatment or living with metastatic cancer. 

Check out our past gatherings and bookmark this page to stay current on our upcoming events!

UPCOMING EVENTS

 Next Gathering

OMG Picnic at 

Andrew Hayden Park

Sunday, September 29, 2024 

12 pm - 3 pm

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Have you been wanting to come out to one of our events but haven't had the chance yet? Here it is! Join us for an OMG picnic at Andrew Haydon Park. Please bring your own food and drinks, along with a picnic blanket or chair. Those who wish to are welcome to bring a snack to share, anything goes! Lawn games and other fun items (did someone say bubbles?) are encouraged, but not required, as we will mostly be chilling, chatting and enjoying some time together in nature. This will be a very chill outing to say hello to some old faces and hopefully welcome some new ones. Hope to see you all there!

Note: This event is open to all OMG members (no family members or friends this time).

How to Get There:

This park is accessible via bike paths and OC Transpo. If driving, please enter from Carling Ave @ Holy Acres Road, then take a LEFT to drive up to the (West) parking lot. There is another parking lot (East) but it's a further walk to our meeting point.

Meeting Location:

We will gather in front of the large Bandshell (aka big fancy outdoor stage, pictured above) between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. We plan to then move over to our desired picnic spot around 12:30.

Please RSVP so we can look out for you, and please keep us posted if your plans change or if you're arriving late (no problem!). We'll come and find you.

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Kindly note that unless otherwise specified, these gatherings are intended for members of OMG only. Hope you can join us!

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A note about Covid-19: As we have some members in active treatment, we encourage you to consider using personal protective measures (masks, distancing, vaccination) where possible. 

2024

Please be advised that gatherings may change or be cancelled due to factors beyond our control. The Planning Committee will do our upmost to keep this information as up-to-date as possible. 

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September - Picnic

October 27 - Outdoor Hike

Late November/Early December - Annual Holiday Potluck and Sock Exchange

"Be around people that are good for your soul."

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