About Us

2012 marked some remarkable anniversaries of giving in Ottawa. This year is the 62nd Anniversary of the Christmas Cheer Broadcast on 580 CFRA. It’s was also the 22nd Anniversary of the Christmas Cheer Breakfast at the Westin.

Together, this partnership has been making the holiday season a little brighter for less fortunate people. Your donations to CHEER went directly to LOCAL charities including the Ottawa Food Bank, the The Sharing and Caring Exchange and many other local organizations to support their Christmas giving campaigns .

Make the Annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast and Broadcast part of your celebrations this holiday season. Information for our 2013 Breakfast and Broadcast will be announced in September of 2013.

2013 Christmas Cheer Foundation Board:

  • David Rattray (Chair)

  • John Jarvis (Past-Chair)

  • Karen Hennessey (Secretary)

  • Karen Blanchard (Treasurer)

  • Dave Mitchell

  • Darin McCorriston

  • Gordon Smith

  • Hassa Mirchandani

  • Steve Winogron

  • Wendy Morton

  • Jennifer Graves