Can I volunteer with my friends and family?

Definitely! The more the merrier. We require all volunteers to complete the volunteer application form. If you’d like to volunteer together for the same event or activity, please be sure to let us know, so we can place you as a group. We will try our best to accommodate these requests, but can’t always guarantee this due to limited availability.

Is my information secure?

All information collected to become a monthly donor is used directly for tax receipting purposes and to update our donors on how their donations are making an impact. All information will remain confidential and will not be shared with any other organization. We do not share, sell or rent donor lists. Your contact preference can be changed at any time simply by calling us at 1-800-661-1083.

Is it safe to canvass face to face during the COVID-19 outbreak?

During this time of crisis for all Canadian hospitals, your support of SickKids Foundation has never been more important.

SickKids has been closely monitoring the developments related to the COVID-19 situation. Health and safety for all is the top priority and we want to ensure our community is protected.

As a result, we have temporarily suspended all door-to-door, mall and venue fundraising activities.

Senior Management Team

Our Senior Management Team leads SickKids Foundation in the fight against childhood illness and disease.

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.

Is it safe to canvass in the malls during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Health and safety are top priorities for both our canvassers and the public. SickKids Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) and will adjust our fundraising activities as needed.  The risk to the public is still considered low and our fundraisers continue to follow Public Health Ontario recommendations:

• Wash hands often and well
• Exercise good hand hygiene (limit hand shaking, use sanitizing wipes or lotions to clean self and any shared equipment, avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth)
• Use Lysol wipes to disinfect pitch cards and tablets
• Stay home if unwell

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors help lead SickKids Foundation in the fight against childhood illness and disease.

How should I word my bequest?

Specific wording depends on the type of gift and its designation, but here are some examples:

Residual Bequest

“My estate trustees shall pay ______(all or %) of the residue of my estate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Toronto, ON, for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”

Legacy Bequest

“My estate trustees shall pay the sum of $ ______ (or transfer assets with an equal value) to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Toronto, ON, for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs."