About the Foundation
Built in memory, sustained by community, measured through impact.
IN MEMORY OF
Najah Ayoub
Established in 2010 to celebrate the memory of our cherished "Sunshine," the Najah Ayoub Foundation takes great pride in the community support that has allowed us to host Ottawa's largest charity poker tournament.
We cover all the costs in order to be 100% efficient. Our family group of volunteers has helped various causes over the years, and more than $400,000 has been awarded to players.
OUR PURPOSE
Why the Tournament Matters
What begins in Ottawa reaches far beyond it. The tournament's support helps strengthen cancer care and community health at home while also contributing to education, basic supplies, and sustainable opportunity abroad. From hospital spaces in Canada to schools in Haiti, the impact of this event reflects a simple belief:
when a community gives with purpose, that generosity can travel across borders and improve lives in meaningful, lasting ways.
OUR IMPACT
By the Numbers
$1,088,355+
Raised for Charity
$400,000+
Awarded to Players
100%
Costs Covered by Organizers
OUR PARTNERS
Where the Impact Goes
Ottawa Hospital
Our primary beneficiary, recognized through the dedication of the Najah Ayoub Patient Consultation Room and a future patient room in the new Civic campus.
Canadian Cancer Society
Supporting cancer research, advocacy, and patient services through tournament contributions and charitable fundraising.
Ottawa Cancer Foundation
Helping provide compassionate local support for people and families affected by cancer in our region.
School in Haiti
Tournament support helped contribute to the building of a school and expanded access to education.
Children in Lebanon
Providing books and school supplies to children and supporting day-to-day educational needs.
Farms in Africa
Helping start farms that create long-term sustainability, opportunity, and practical community support.
Special Thanks to the Ottawa Hospital
Special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital for honouring our foundation with the dedication of the Najah Ayoub Patient Consultation Room and announcing the dedication of a patient room in the new Civic campus.
RECOGNITION