Carrie Irvine (Carrie Irvine Communications), event sponsor Duane Francis (Duane Francis Wealth Management) and his wife Julie at Fight for the Cure, Westin, October 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
Ottawa’s Fight for the Cure certainly packs a punch in the battle against cancer.
The annual fundraising event combines white-collar boxing with a mission to support local cancer care. Founded in 2008, the annual charity event brings together local business leaders who train for eight months to compete in the ring, all while raising money for the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.
Now in its 17th year, FFTC has raised millions to fund supportive cancer care programs — services that provide vital emotional, mental, and physical support to those living with cancer and their families. Organizers say the initiative not only boosts community spirit, but also fosters deeper connections among Ottawa’s business community, all in support of a cause that has touches thousands of lives.
The 2025 event was a record-breaking success with proceeds of $1,250,836.
This year also marked an important milestone, as FFTC CEO Scott Whitteker announced it would be his final event. Local real estate entrepreneur Trevor Clark will now lead FFTC into the future.
Alumni Frank Ciccolini (Platform Insurance), Andrew Lemoine (AutoCorp) and Leo Zhao (Coach Leo Fitness & Boxing) enjoying the VIP lounge before Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
Stephane Payant taking his turn at a punching machine at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Kelly Judge and husband Randy Woods, two-time fighter (2009/2011) at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Randy Woods being challenged by emcee and past participant Walter Robinson at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Nathalie Legault and friend Divine Kirezy (wife of George St. Pierre) before the gala at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Legendary MMA fighter George St. Pierre addressing the crowd before the matches at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.First match of the night, Matt Whitteker (Millions.co) vs. Ryan O’Connor (Unreserved Inc.) at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.The high energy crowd encouraged the boxers at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Jen Arbuckle taking a punch from Shauna Bradley during their match at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Shauna Bradley gets a warm embrace at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Past boxers gathered for a group photo at Fight for the Cure, hosted at the Westin Ottawa on Oct. 18th, 2025. Photo by Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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