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Achieve a victory for yourself and nature

Combine your physical and fundraising goals to achieve a victory for yourself and nature.

When you win, the planet wins too. You will help set a path for nature's recovery when you push yourself to your limits.

From a marathon to a hula-hoop-a-thon, the possibilities are endless. The activity might leave you spent but raising funds is no sweat and WWF-Canada will help you every step of the way.

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    Athletic event ideas

    Fun runs and marathons

    Host your own 1k, 5k, 10k, or full marathon in support of WWF-Canada. Ask all participants to join your team page to fundraise for their run. You can also ask local businesses to donate prizes for the top fundraisers.

    Green walks

    Plan a walk for all ages and fitness levels in your neighbourhood, local park or a nearby trail. Ask participants to join your fundraising team page and raise a minimum amount to gain entry.

    Obstacle course

    Create a wildlife-themed obstacle challenge for your friends, family and community. Challenge them to take a polar bear plunge or complete a monkey bar run to fundraise for vulnerable species.

    Rows

    Does your watershed have a slow river, pond or lake where you can host a wildlife row? Pick a date and ask your community to pick up paddles to fundraise for freshwater.

    Join an existing event

    Join an athletic event already planned in your community on behalf of WWF-Canada. Register for your event then create a personal fundraising page. Ask your friends and families to support your efforts by donating to your page.

    Anything-a-thons

    Almost any activity can become a fundraising event by adding a-thon. Host a hula-hoop-a-thon, dance-a-thon or skate-a-thon. Ask participants to create a fundraising page. Then, the more they raise, the longer they have to carry out their chosen activity.

    Fundraising resources

    Whether you are fundraising online, or prefer to fundraise in person and on paper, we have the tools you need. Download our fundraising event resources kit here.
    Or, contact us at 1-800-26-PANDA (72632) or     ca-panda@wwfcanada.org 
    to request a free resource kit be sent to you in the mail.
    The kit includes:

    Event Posters

    Event Posters

    Download
    Goal Posters

    Goal Posters

    Download
    Fundraising Tips

    Fundraising Tips

    Download
    FAQs

    FAQs

    Download
    Pledge Form

    Pledge Form

    Download

    Frequently asked questions

    How can WWF help me with my event? 

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    We hope your online participant center and fundraising page will be very helpful to you as you plan and carry out your event. WWF-Canada can also provide:

    • online tools to create your own fundraising page, and to invite others to donate and track your progress.
    • support materials such as stickers, postcards, posters, brochures and other informational pieces, based on availability.
    • acknowledgment of your direct contribution to WWF-Canada.
    • approval of the use of the WWF-Canada Fundraiser Badge/Logo.

    WWF-Canada cannot provide:

    • staff or volunteer help for your event.
    • promotion of your event any place.
    • share access to donor or member contact information.
    • fund or reimburse any expenses incurred throughout the planning and execution of the event or apply for any licenses for your event. 

    What kind of WWF materials do I have access to for my event? 

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    Online, you will find pledge forms, posters, fundraising tips, event ideas and Facebook header images. WWF can provide you with printed posters and stickers, information on WWF-Canada Information Conservation programs upon request at gifts@wwfcanada.org.

    Where do the funds I raise go? 

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    The funds raised by you through your fundraising event will be used to support ambitious conservation plans. Please visit our website at www.wwf.ca to read recent annual reports and a detailed breakdown of how donor dollars are used in the work of the WWF.

    Will my donors and I receive a tax receipt for the amount raised?

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    Yes, you and your sponsors will receive a tax receipt for donations of $10 or more. Please make sure that you provide us with complete information for tax receipt purposes.

    Can I use the WWF logo at my event? 

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    WWF is one of the world’s most respected conservation organizations and our logo is among the most recognizable. After registering online, you may be able to use the fundraising badge/logo to promote your fundraising event. Please confirm details like where and how you intend to use the badge by sending an email to events@wwfcanada.org. Based on your intended use and format, we may release the logo file(s) and legal statement(s) complete with our terms of use. We respectfully request that you only use the templates provided, in the manner outlined, and do not manipulate our logo and the statements in any way. WWF-Canada must approve all materials before finalization.

    How will the information collected because of my fundraiser be used by WWF-Canada? 

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    The information collected will be used for purposes of fundraising event registration, issuing tax receipts (as applicable), periodic conservation updates and opportunities to support the mission. If you send us photos and testimonials — which we hope you will — they may be posted at wwf.ca and possibly used in WWF-Canada promotional pieces.