Create a Fundraiser

Our easy-to-use personal fundraising pages are available for you to host your own fundraiser.

Whether you’re looking to celebrate a birthday or create a fundraiser for a unique event, we’ve provided a variety of personal fundraising page templates that you can customize to share why you’re fundraising for our cause.

117

Campaigns since 2024

$3,523

Total raised

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  • Jimmy just donated $36
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  • Bob and Linda just donated $76
  • Sam Smithin just donated $58
  • Marie Gamble just donated $22
  • Feri just donated $61.19
  • Marie just donated $50
  • Peyton T just donated $58
  • Marie Gamble just donated $58
  • Lance just donated $10
  • Lance just donated $150
  • Anonymous just donated $58
  • Peyton Taylor just donated $122
  • Katie just donated $58
  • Glen just donated $61.19

3 easy steps to get going:

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Step 1

Register Online

Once you’ve chosen your fundraising activity, then register online (as an individual or team), and set a goal.

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Step 2

Tell your story

Log in and personalize your fundraising page. Add a photo, share your story, and tell the world why you’re fundraising.

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Step 3

Kick-off your fundraiser

First, donate to yourself to set the bar. Then, share your personal page link through social media and email to rally your community for support.

It's Time to Fundraise Your Way

Start by choosing the fundraising activity that works for you:

Celebrate

Turn an already special event into something exceptional. Whether you’re dedicating a day or celebrating a specific person, invite guests to donate and give the gift of hope.

In Memory

Personalize a page in memory of your loved one with photos, videos and messages to tell their story and share it with others while helping us raise funds for research and patient programs.

Get Active

Use this one! It's the only button linked to a sub-page! Challenge yourself to get active to raise donations. Whether you walk, run, swim, cycle, climb, or race, there is no limit to what you can do while inspiring others to live their best life in support of a great cause.

Share a Talent

Turn your special skill into a fun fundraiser! Lead a virtual fitness class, perform for an audience, teach a baking tutorial, or sell your art or crafts. A gamer? You can even host a live gaming stream! All in support of Heart & Stroke.

Livestream

Be a host with the most by organizing a virtual dinner party, gaming tournament, trivia night, or other fun-filled fundraising event.

Think Outside the Box

Have a fundraising idea that doesn’t fit into one of our other categories? No problem! Fundraise how and when you want, and encourage friends, family and coworkers to donate!

Story of the month

The Baker Family

This was our family's first experience fundraising together. We loved raising awareness and getting more active, helping to create healthier habits moving forward!

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Registration information

I was a past Fundraise Your Way event organizer. Can I use my previous username and password?

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New this year, we implemented a new fundraising platform, which will enhance your user experience and make it easier to register, fundraise and track your progress. You must create a new profile with us, but it is a really simple process and once you do it this year, it can be re-used in future years.

Is it difficult to start a fundraiser?

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No at all! Start by picking from the options of how you would like to fundraise for us.

Choose the fundraising activity that works for you and then begin entering your event details which includes providing basic information such as time and date, set a fundraising goal, upload an image, write a description and you’re all set.    

Handy tip - Read through our tips and tricks on how to get started and get your fundraising going.  

I forgot my password or I’m having trouble logging in even though I’m entering the correct password.

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The easiest fix is to request a new password. Simply click on the login button and follow the steps to request a password reset. 

Donation information

Will donors receive a confirmation email and a tax receipt?

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Yes! When donations are made, the donor will receive a confirmation email and a tax receipt if the donation was over $5.

Also, as a Fundraise Your Way Participant, you will be able to see a record of your donations made through our new website.  When you are logged in, you can click "Profile" and "My Receipts" to view a history of contributions. 

How do I collect money?

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You can collect donations by reaching out to your networks with your personal fundraising page link and asking them to make a donation directly to your page. You can do this via email or social media. For suggested content and tips, click here.

Someone I know would prefer to donate with cash or cheque. Is this possible?

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Our easy-to-use online tools are the best way to collect donations. This helps us to keep track of how much you have raised and issue instant tax receipts to donors to avoid any processing times. However, we know that some people may prefer to donate to your fundraising efforts by other methods.

 

You can enter all the details into your Participant Centre in the offline donations section.

 

If you receive a cash donation, you can enter your donor details and pay the donation with your credit card. Your donor will receive a thank you and a tax receipt for their donation.   

 

If you receive a cheque donation, mail your donations to: 

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Inside the envelope make sure to provide: 

  • Donor Information - First name, last name, full address of the person making the donation. 
  • Your Participant info, if applicable - First name, last name, email,  
  • Program and Event Name (e.g. Fundraise Your Way Virtual Canvass, Fundraise Your Way Celebrate, etc.) 
  • Amount included in the mailing. 

I lost my tax receipt or my tax receipt has the wrong information on it. Can you resend it?

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Yes, we can definitely help with this. Please email support@example.com with the information that you require, and we’ll help you out. Thank you for your donation!

Participant Centre

What is the purpose of my Participant Centre?

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Your Participant Centre is your gateway for fundraising online! Use your Participant Centre to: 

  • Share your story - Customize your personal page, using compelling pictures, text, even video! 
  • Shout it from roof tops - Share your page via email. Make it known that you’re helping save lives! 
  • Make the first donation a self-donation - lead the way and kick off your fundraising! 
  • See your fundraising stats – Keep track of your fundraising and see a list of all of your donors!   

Can I thank donors from my Participant Centre?

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It’s easy to do!

  1. Log into your Dashboard
  2. Head to 'Get Support'
  3. Using the pre-written email templates, simply enter the name or email of the donor you wish to thank and hit send!