Cassandra Rocca

Run for Survival Mississauga

I'm fundraising for my mom Irene

This October marks ten years since the passing of our beautiful mom Irene. 

To know her was to love her. She had the biggest heart, the brightest smile, and the most infectious personality.  She danced like no one was watching (both literally and figuratively) and could turn any small gathering of people into a party. 

Her kindness and generosity showed in the small day to day moments - never hesitating to drop what she was doing to help others, even if they were a stranger. Even in her final days, she chose to participate in cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital knowing that it would never save her life but possibly save someone else's. 

In her memory, we invite you to join us or donate to the Run for Survival on October 24, 2026. This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate Irene's life, honour her legacy and stand together in the fight against Pancreatic Cancer.

Event Details:

Date - Saturday October 24, 2026
Time - 12:00pm
Location - Erindale Park, Mississauga

Your support is greatly appreciated! 

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Received 5 Donations

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Thank you to our Donors

$500

Meg

$80.17

Alex & Mike Rocca

Thinking of you and the entire family Cass. Love you!

$34.43

Sam And Anna Diliberto

$265.25

Jenny Stranges & Julian Colalillo

Cass we are so proud of you for honouring your mom’s memory and advocating for others. Irene was such a remarkable woman and it’s hard to believe it’s been ten years without her. She’d be so proud of you, Eric, Christine and Matt and all her beautiful grandbabies.

$108.85

Jenny Laurenza

$81.97

Heather & Jordon Lorusso

We love you Cass!

$108.85

Lindsay Sinclair

What a beautiful way to honour your mother's memory. I know you honour her every day in showing up as the amazing mom that you are to your littles. I see her spirit in their wonderful personalities, and yours of course. Love you!!!

$540

Rocca Dentistry

In loving memory of Irene Forever in our hearts <3

$34.43

Elizabeth Diclaudio

$81.97

Maria Rocca

Thinking of you Cassandra❤️

$56.75

Michelle Ward

I can imagine that a decade feels like a lifetime and also like a blink of an eye. You pour the same deep love into your own babies that continues to connect you to your mom <3 Sending hugs!

$40

Anita & Joe Westman

Your mom is cheering you on from the best seat in the house. Sending you our love.

$108.85

Julie Kertesz

Wonderful way to honour your beautiful Mom

$162.83

Anthony Siskos

Cheers to the lovely Irene 🥂💛 Proud of you Cass x

$56.75

Ovi Colavincenzo

Irene was a great and special friend

$81.97

Ewhenia Lachmaniuk

$108.85

Alexandra Polanska

I miss her always and love when she comes to mind. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Love you Irene, wish you were around to see all of our kids grow. You’d be our neighbourhood baba no doubt ❤️❤️❤️❤️

$55.55

Erica Tokar

What a beautiful way to honour your mom 🤍

$271.25

Matt And Colleen Grossi

Good Luck Cass!

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