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Host An Event - How Can We Help You?

We are thrilled that you have chosen to raise funds for SickKids Foundation and we are eager to support you in planning your event. You are an important part of the fundraising team. Your time and effort will benefit research, treatment and care for the children at SickKids here in Ontario, throughout Canada and around the world. Thank you!

SickKids Foundation can provide the following assistance once your event has been approved:

  • Advice and expertise on event planning
  • Resources, lists and ideas to help you plan and run a successful event
  • As appropriate, a SickKids representative may be available to accept a cheque presentation at your event
  • Issue tax receipts if applicable
  • SickKids supplies for your event (e.g., coin boxes, posters, tent cards)
  • Event listing on our Online Event Calendar
  • Approval of the SickKids Foundation name/logo
  • Support letter that validates the authenticity of the event for one year

SickKids Foundation cannot provide the following:

  • Funding or reimbursement for event expenses
  • Mail/e-mail lists such as donor lists and hospital staff lists
  • Promotion or advertising of your event except for the Online Event Calendar
  • Guaranteed attendance of staff or volunteers at your event
  • Application for gaming licenses, e.g., bingos or raffles
  • Access to celebrities or other community or hospital VIPs
  • Prizes, auction items, awards

Rules and Regulations:

  • Names and logos are registered trademarks; you need permission to use them
  • Money raised must be received within 90 days of the event
  • Tax receipt information (if you are approved to issue receipts) must be received within 90 days of the event
  • Please read our Top 10 Answers to Common Questions page for more information about receipting
  • Volunteer event organizer will obtain all necessary permits, licenses and insurance
  • Volunteer event organizer agrees to adhere to all receipting policies as outlined in the tax receipting section and by the Canada Revenue Agency
  • The Foundation reserves the right to withdraw the use of its name at any time and will not assume any costs that may be involved in doing so
  • If the event is cancelled, the event organizer agrees to contact the Foundation at least one day prior to the event
  • The Foundation will not assume any legal or financial liability
  • The Foundation is not responsible for any damage, accidents to persons or property