Spurs & Sparkles 2025 raises $151,967: A Spectacular Night of Community, Competition & Compassion

On August 13, 2025, Spurs & Sparkles presented by RBC Royal Bank lit up the night — raising an incredible $151,967 for the Queensway Carleton Hospital and Foundation!

With over 400 guests in attendance, this fourth annual celebration proved once again what’s possible when our community comes together. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Co-Chairs, Karen Sparks and Catherine McLaughlin, along with our generous sponsors, tireless volunteers, and every guest who made the night truly unforgettable! From delicious bites to dazzling jumps in the Get Up & Gallop race, Spurs & Sparkles 2025 was a night full of heart and horsepower.

If you couldn’t make it to Spurs & Sparkles this year, you can relive the magic here, and check out photos from Sunkist Media here.

In the news:

• CAROLINE IN THE CAPITAL: Team RBC gallops to glory at Spurs & Sparkles for Queensway Carleton Hospital

• OTTAWA BUSINESS JOURNAL: Spurs & Sparkles gallops past $150K in support of Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation

• FACES MAGAZINE: Glitz, Glam & Giving Back: Spurs & Sparkles Shines Bright for Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation