MAY 14, 2017 WE RUN FOR OOCH Team Fundraising Toolkit www.sportinglife10k.ca REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. RUN. VISIT SPORTINGLIFE10K.CA/TORONTO
THE SPORTING LIFE 10K A TORONTO INSTITUTION! Since 2000, the Sporting Life 10k (#SL10K) has been a Toronto staple. Each year, over 25,000 people run down Yonge Street to help raise critical funds for Camp Oochigeas (Ooch). To date, over $15 million has been raised to help send kids with and affected by childhood cancer to Ooch. The #SL10K Toronto is Canada s premier running event that delivers a value-packed running experience and contributes the largest net proceeds to charity. The #SL10K has made it possible for community members to make a big impact on the lives of children with and affected by childhood cancer. In 2017, we expect over 25,000 people will participate creating an excellent forum for organizations to showcase their philanthropic, community and corporate social responsibility commitments. 2017 SL10K EVENT DETAILS: Sunday, May 14 at 7:30am Start Line: 2400 Yonge St, Toronto (at Roselawn Ave) Finish Line: Fort York Blvd & Fleet St Post-Race Party Location: Coronation Park HELLO FINISH LINE!
GIVING KIDS WITH CANCER WHAT THEY NEED - THE CHANCE TO BE KIDS! Camp Ooch is a one-of-a-kind summer camp and year-round social support system for kids with and affected by childhood cancer and their families. Ooch offers programs at our overnight camp in Muskoka, at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), various other paediatric cancer centres in Ontario and at Ooch Downtown, our urban recreational facility in the heart of Toronto to more than 1,500 kids and their families annually. Ooch is the only overnight oncology camp in Ontario to offer onsite IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions providing access to campers on active treatment the friendship and fun of Camp. Ooch lets kids with cancer focus on who they are instead of what they have. As one camper points out, Mom says the doctors cured my cancer and Ooch healed my soul. Five hundred Camp Ooch volunteers partner with staff to deliver 15,000 experiences year- round to over 1,500 children with and affected by childhood cancer and their families. This year s #SL10K is more important than ever! As Camp Ooch increases the scope and number of programs offered, Ooch relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and the community to ensure the Magic of Ooch is provided at no cost to our families in all three of our programming areas. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Overnight Summer Camp Weekends at Camp (WAC s) throughout the Fall and Winter In Hospital Programming seven days a week at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Day Camp for children ages 4-6 In City Outings Teen Leadership Programs Weekly In City programming at Ooch Downtown THANK YOU!
RUN FOR FREE & SEND KIDS TO CAMP OOCH! Raise funds to send a kid affected by childhood cancer to Camp Ooch for at least one day and have the opportunity to Run for Free. By raising a minimum of $250 online by 5pm EST on May 14, 2017, you are eligible to have your race registration fee reimbursed.* *The registration reimbursement does not include HST or processing fees. *All reimbursements are issued by September 30, 2017 OPTING OUT OF YOUR REIMBURSEMENT SENDING MORE KIDS WITH CANCER TO CAMP OOCH Camp Ooch incurs the cost of your registration as our way of saying thank you for your commitment to raising critical funds for children with and affected by childhood cancer. By opting out of receiving a refund, you will receive a gift-in-kind donation tax receipt and make a meaningful difference in the life of a child. HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY REIMBURSEMENT? Instructions on how to receive your reimbursement will be emailed to the address you provided when you signed up to fundraise. If you have moved or would like us to send the refund to an alternative address, please contact SL10k@ooch.org. NICE JOB!
TEAM FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE Hit the pavement with your friends & family and join a dynamic community of SL10K Teams who believe kids with cancer deserve the chance to be defined by who they are and not what they have. Come together to fundraise for Camp Ooch. We will help you achieve your fundraising goals and send kids with cancer to Camp. HOW OOCH WILL SUPPORT YOU BI-WEEKLY FUNDRAISING TIPS to your team captain to help your team achieve your fundraising goals. DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER to answer questions and provide fundraising support. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS newsletters, posters, annual reports, videos, stickers and buttons. FUNDRAISING TOOLS including donation forms, pledge forms, and your custom online fundraising pages. COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT custom fundraising appeal emails, letter of support, Proud Supporter logo. USE OF CAMP OOCH S PROUD SUPPORTER LOGO To use the official Proud Supporter logo please contact sl10k@ooch.org *Ooch must approve all public facing materials that host our logo and brand. THAT WASN T SO HARD! OOCH CANNOT PROVIDE Funding or reimbursement for event expenses. Donor or sponsor lists. Promotion or advertising of your event except in the online event listing. Application for gaming licenses ie: bingos, raffles, liquor or insurance. Prizes, auction items or awards. Tax receipts for cash or in-kind goods that were not directly.
REACH YOUR #SL10K FUNDRAISING GOALS Invite your friends, family and collegues to participate and contribute! Making your organization s participation in the #SL10K an annual tradition builds team spirit! PERSONALIZE YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE Your supporters want to see why you run for Camp Ooch and kids with and affected by cancer! BIRTHDAYS/SPECIAL OCCASIONS Encourage friends and family to donate to your #SL10k fundraising efforts in lieu of giving gifts. HOST A DINNER PARTY Host a dinner party for friends and family and ask for a donation in return. At your dinner party, explain what you re doing and why you run for Camp Ooch and kids with and affected by cancer! SPARE CHANGE JAR Set up a jar in a communal area where people can contribute their loose change. You will be surprised how quickly the dollars will add up! Remember to include a note about why you run for Camp Ooch. EMAIL FRIENDS, FAMILY & COWORKERS Reach out to your friends, family and co-workers to support your run for Camp Ooch and kids with and affected by cancer. Remember to include a link to your giving page and share why you run for Ooch. WE RUN FOR OOCH! USE YOUR TALENTS AND SELL Whether it s making bracelets or cookies, think of a hobby or interest and turn it into a product that can be sold. CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Matching gifts from your place of employment can often double, triple or quadruple your team s fundraising, helping send even more kids to Camp Ooch.
TAX RECEIPTING GUIDELINES As a registered charitable organization, Camp Oochigeas must follow all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and regulations. For more information visit CRA-cra-arc.gc.ca/. TAX RECEIPTS FOR DONATIONS OF $25 AND OVER IF: A benefit has not been received for the value of the donation (benefits could include: dinner, alcohol, entertainment, auction, parking, etc) Funds and a complete list of donor names, addresses, and donation amount is received within a timely manner of the #SL10K and no later than December 31, 2017 OFFLINE FUNDS CAN BE SENT TO: ATTN: Sporting Life 10k CAMP OOCHIGEAS 464 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5T 2S6 CAMP OOCHIGEAS CANNOT ISSUE RECEIPTS FOR: Purchase of admission tickets or green fees Purchase of an auction or draw item In-Kind goods and services donated to an event Sponsorship, when a tangible benefit of advertising and promotion is being received in return for payment Note, Sponsors and in-kind donors may be provided with a business gift letter as proof of contribution upon request. CRUSHED IT! If you have any further questions, please contact the Ooch office at 416-961-6624.
SOCIAL MEDIA #SL10K FACEBOOK Follow Camp Oochigeas: facebook.com/campooch When you tag Camp Ooch in your Facebook posts type the @ sign before our name. Use the #SL10K and #CampOoch hashtags. TWITTER Follow Camp Oochigeas: @CampOoch twitter.com/ campooch In your tweets tag @CampOoch we want to hear about your progress! Use the #SL10K and #CampOoch hashtags. GREAT JOB! INSTAGRAM Follow Camp Oochigeas: @campoochigeas instagram.com/campoochigeas nclude @campoochigeas to tag us in your posts. Use the #SL10K and #CampOoch hashtags. #WHYIRUN FOR #CAMPOOCH Inspire others by sharing your personal story and include #WHYIRUN for #CAMPOOCH on social channels, blogs and websites.
Thanks for giving me a place to laugh and be silly! People outside can be really cruel but at Ooch it s a safe place, a place I love to be! Thanks for letting me be myself. I forget about cancer when I m at Camp because there are so many other things to do! Ooch is a really incredible place, everyone here has a connection that words can t describe. It s my home-away-from home.
Camp Oochigeas 464 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2S6 t: 416.961.6624 e: sl10k@ooch.org REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. RUN. VISIT SPORTINGLIFE10K.CA/TORONTO