Fundraising Events

HOLDING OR HOSTING AN EVENT? KNOW SOMEONE OR A COMPANY WHO IS?

PLEASE CONSIDER A FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF ALS

You can provide Hope through research and Help to people living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through a fundraising event supporting the ALS Society of Canada. Golf tournaments, garage sales, family or company celebrations are just a few ideas for holding a fundraising event in support of ALS research and care.

ALS is a devastating disease and needs more attention. People with ALS can only hope that one day a cure or treatment will be discovered for them and for the tens of thousands of Canadians alive and healthy today that will die from ALS.

- Two to three Canadians a day die from ALS
- ALS can strike anyone, regardless of age, sex or ethnic origin
- 80 percent of people with ALS die within 5 years of diagnosis
- ALS is a costly disease that affects patients and their families - emotionally, physically and financially

The ALS Society of Canada raises funds for research into the cause and towards a cure for ALS.  It also works to raise public awareness and supports Provincial partners in the provision of quality care for those affected by ALS.

Choosing Your Event:
When choosing your event keep in mind your unique personality, what you are trying to achieve and the resources that you have available at your disposal. There are many different kinds of events to choose from. Golf tournaments, bowl-a-thons, comedy nights are all great choices. If you were thinking of something much smaller in scale a bake sale, garage sale, or car wash can be just as effective and the funds raised are always appreciated.

Some Great Event Ideas:
Host a fundraising dinner for friends; Host a Bridge Tournament; Organize a Baseball Tournament; Organize a Bowl-a-thon;
Organize a golf tournament; Hold a Garage sale; Organize a Bake sale; Pet walking for your neighbours;
Set up a Car wash; Create a Non-event; Organize a Speed dating session;
Organize a Concert in the park; Hold a Boat cruise; Host a Fashion show

Working with ALS Canada:
ALS Canada may be able to provide your event with the following:
- As appropriate, a representative of the ALS Society of Canada to accept a cheque presentation at your event
- ALS brochures and fact sheets
- Use of the following mark: Proud Supporter of the ALS Society of Canada (only with written permission)
- A letter in support of event (if required)
- Thank you letters and recognition to all major sponsors (as requested)
- Media support through our communications department
- Event with link advertised in our community event calendar on www.als.ca
- Other materials such as balloons, pens, magnets, etc. are available for purchase

For more information contact:
Enzo Raponi, Senior Manager Projects and Events at 416-497-2267 x205 or er@als.ca
Andrew Romano, Special Events Coordinator at 416-497-2267 x210 or ar@als.ca