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As Ontario continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, we feel it’s the right time to cautiously resume our mall fundraising while adhering to the public health guidelines. Read our FAQs for more information.Since 2004, SickKids Foundation has conducted face-to-face fundraising campaigns in malls, at events, airports, and other busy environments. Our mall and venue campaign engages and informs shoppers, and the general public, on ways they can help fund the fight for childhood at SickKids.
These donors provide critical unrestricted funding to create impact where it’s needed most now, and where it’s needed next. It’s the best way for donors to assure the best possible outcomes for kids, everywhere, now and in the future.
Public Outreach, our partner in mall and venue fundraising, employs honest and respectful representatives who fundraise on our behalf. Public Outreach employees are compensated through an hourly wage, with no commission.
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 Ontario continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, and as Toronto moves to Stage 3 of reopening, we felt it an appropriate time to cautiously resume this type of fundraising initiative. We are adhering to public health guidelines to ensure everyone is safe while continuing to fundraise to reach our ambitious goal and build a much-needed new SickKids.
- Canvassers are keeping a safe 2 metre distance while talking to people
- Canvassers are wearing a face mask for safety, using hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes to clean all items touched
- The entire process is touchless - your welcome package will now be mailed to you
Yes, a Welcome Package with a donor bead bracelet, welcoming you to SickKids will be mailed within 2 weeks
The funds raised through our mall canvassing program goes towards the highest priority needs of SickKids, which includes urgent measures to combat COVID-19 as well as supporting the building of a new SickKids.
Canvassers are adhering to public health guidelines to ensure everyone is safe while continuing to fundraise to reach our ambitious goal and build a much-needed new SickKids.
· Canvassers maintain a 6-ft /2 metre distance while engaging with the public
· Canvassers wear masks or face shields
· Canvassers will use disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers after every interaction
· Canvassers will remain a safe distance when speaking to anyone
· Canvassers will not share materials or documents to ensure the entire process is touchless
· Welcome packages will be mailed
· Canvassers will not work if they are experiencing any symptoms associated with the virus