2025 Impact Awards Winner: Royal Red Dart Ltd. (O/A) Petro-Canada, a Suncor business

Family caregiving can be challenging for many Canadians. 

Many are unexpectedly called on to provide critical support with no training. 

More than 8 million people in Canada are currently navigating this experience. To raise awareness, Guru Pabla, area retail licensee, Petro-Canada (Ottawa) led the Stride for Caregivers at Petro-Canada on Terry Fox Drive in Kanata. 

“It’s an important event to our team,” he says. “Through the company’s CareMakers Foundation, it helps support family caregivers across Canada, symbolizing solidarity, empathy and appreciation for their tireless efforts.” 

The event also honours Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, which embodies selflessness and commitment to cancer research. 

Nearly 120 people from the local community, team members from various Petro-Canada locations and other dignitaries, including Paralympics multi-medalist Brianna Hennessy, were on hand. Hennessy shared her inspiring story and completed a full 5K roll in her wheelchair—an inspiring moment for attendees. 

Elected officials, including city councillor Steve Desroches, spoke at the event and showed support on behalf of the city of Ottawa. 

In total, it netted more than $4,000 for family caregivers. Building upon the success of the event, the Pabla’s Petro-Canada team feels inspired to organize similar future events.