Why do we do face-to-face fundraising?
Face-to-face fundraising represents our most successful way of growing our monthly donor community. Monthly donations, regardless of size, are crucial because it helps us to build long-term relationships with our donors. Giving monthly lets our donors spread out their giving over the course of the year, and provides SickKids with a strong foundation of support that we can count on every month. It also allows us to save on paper and processing, which increases efficiency and sustainability.
Why should I donate to Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children if I don’t live in Canada?
SickKids, with the assistance of Friends, has a tradition of caring for children from all over the world. We collaborate with healthcare organizations in more than 75 countries, helping to build sustainable, integrated programs dedicated to child health. Thousands of patients come to SickKids from outside of Ontario, including from across Canada and U.S. and around the world, each year. You can help by building a legacy to support a vision of improving children’s health worldwide.
What is the sign-up process to become a monthly donor?
Once you decide to become a monthly donor, the fundraiser will ask for your contact information, donation amount and payment method and enter it on their tablet. After the information is collected, it is sent to a secure server and removed from the tablet. No donor information is stored on the tablet. At the completion of the sign-up process, an email will be sent immediately confirming your donation and welcoming you to the SickKids monthly donor community. Within a few days, a representative from Public Outreach will call to thank you for your monthly donation.
I received a phone call from someone saying they worked at SickKids. Is this legitimate?
Yes, after a monthly donation is made, we call to verify and confirm your commitment to becoming a monthly donor. We want to make sure you’re comfortable with the details of your new monthly investment.
What if I change my mind and want to cancel? Who do I contact?
If you want to cancel, upgrade, hold, or change the amount you donate, please email donor.inquiries@sickkidsfoundation.com or call 1-800-661-1083.
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Hermin the hand puppet was invented by a Child Life Specialist at SickKids to support children through painful procedures.
Are SickKids fundraisers volunteers?
No, SickKids fundraisers are compensated hourly. SickKids adheres to the Imagine Canada guidelines. Visit Imagine Canada to learn more about their standards.
Complaints Policy
SickKids Foundation is committed to resolving any complaints and concerns in a timely, fair and consistent manner. Read our Complaints Policy.
