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It Started in the CHEO Waiting Room

In the summer of 2024, three brothers Nihaal, Akaal and Dayaal from Barrhaven each found themselves spending time at CHEO. While they sat in those waiting rooms, they saw children sicker than themselves and families waiting in silence. Something shifted. They went home and decided to do something.

The First Carnival

In 2025, Nihaal, Akaal, and Dayaal organized their first carnival - on their street, with no venue and no budget. Over 200 neighbours showed up. They raised $2,500 for CHEO. Then they asked: what if we went bigger?

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Meet the Founders

Three brothers from Barrhaven giving back to the community that is raising them

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Nihaal

Co-Founder & Lead Organizer

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Akaal

Co-Founder & Operations

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Dayaal

Co-Founder & Heart of the Carnival

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