Nobleton's Anthony Mascarin and Markham's Justin Bonfini, both 18, raised more than $15,000 at "Rock 4 the Kids", a concert featuring local bands.
A group of high school students at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School in Oakville raised more than $16,000 at their "Infusion " Fashion Show.
Toronto's Cole Rodness, 13 years old, raised $22,000 at his Bar Mitzvah by requesting donations be made to SickKids in lieu of gifts.
Kingston-area Sydney White, eight years old, helped to raise $10,000 through homemade bracelet sales, head shaving pledges, and piggy bank donations.