Events in Support of Canadian Athletes

Fundraising events held by individuals and companies across Canada help raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Athletes Now Fund and Canada’s elite athletes.

Without the compassion of people like you, many of Canada’s aspiring athletes would be unable to realize their dreams of becoming the best in the World, wear the Maple Leaf, and become role models for our youth. Your time, energy and contributions help make all this possible.

f you have chosen to raise funds for the Canadian Athletes Now Fund through an event, we are eager to support you.

To get started, please download our Third Party Events Toolkit , then contact us by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or by phone at 416-487-4442 (toll-free 1-866-937-2008)  to find out how the Canadian Athletes Now Fund can help you help us.

Download Third Party Events Toolkit


Third Party Events Toolkit

Thank you for choosing the Canadian Athletes Now Fund as your charity of choice. From Luncheons to BBQs, golf tournaments to galas, every event held in support of the Canadian Athletes Now Fund gets us one step closer to supporting our Canadian athletes.

Please let your supporters know that the proceeds from your event will go directly to Summer and Winter, able-bodied and paralympic Canadian athletes from coast to coast.

In order to help you plan and execute your event, here are a few things you should know ahead of time and consider when you are planning.

The Canadian Athletes Now Fund can:

• Provide event planning advice
• Send, where appropriate and available, a CAN Fund representative
• Issue tax receipts along with the name of the athlete supported
• Provide Canadian Athletes Now Fund marketing materials
• Post an event listing on our online event calendar
• Allow use of the Canadian Athletes Now Fund name/logo
• Provide a letter of support that validates the authenticity of the event

The Canadian Athletes Now Fund cannot:

• Provide funding or reimbursement for event expenses
• Provide access to our donor lists
• Guarantee promotion or advertising of your event, except on our online event calendar
• Guarantee attendance of staff or volunteers at your event
• Provide access to celebrities or VIPs
• Guarantee to supply prizes, auction items, awards

Conditions:

• Name and logo usage must be approved
• Tax receipt information must be received within 30 days of the event
• Volunteer event organizer will obtain all necessary permits, licenses and insurance
• Volunteer event organizer must adhere to all receipting policies as outlined above.
• Donations are to be made within 30 days of the event by sending a cheque to:
  Canadian Athletes Now Fund
  106 Berkeley Street
  Toronto ON, M5A 2W7
  or donate online at www.CanadianAthletesNow.ca (direct link)