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Fundraising Blitz: The Countdown Is On to Raise $1,000 (or More)!
The Sainte-Justine Challenge fundraising blitz will start at midnight on September 22 and run until 11:59 p.m. on September 24. The goal? Have your team raise $1,000 or more in 72 hours. If you succeed, each of your names* will go into a draw for a pair of Air Canada tickets.**
*A Foundation representative will contact the draw winner.
**Two economy class tickets valid for any destination regularly served by Air Canada in North America (including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean).
Your Fundraising Toolkit
Want to kick your campaign into high gear? We have some brilliant ideas to get you started. Read on to contribute directly to the CHU Sainte-Justine’s mission to offer excellent healthcare to mothers and children.
The more you raise, the more your superpowers grow!
RAISE $2,500
A pair of superhero socks
Every team that raises $2,500 or more will receive a pair of exclusive event-themed socks for each member to wear on the big day.
RAISE $4,000
The Superfundraiser status
Teams that raise $4,000 or more will unlock the Superfundraiser status and earn competitive advantages at each station during the Challenge. Details will be revealed on event day.
Three secrets to a successful fundraising campaign
Spread the word
Let your social media followers know about your campaign. Here’s a sample post you can share, along with a private message you can use to reach out directly to friends and family.
Speak from the heart
Tell people why you are raising funds for Sainte-Justine so they feel inspired to support you with a donation.
Make your fundraising page personal
Add a picture or a special message explaining your goal in more detail and letting the people in your community know what you hope to achieve by taking part in the Sainte-Justine Challenge.
Share your fundraising page on social media
Posting a link to your fundraising page on your social media accounts is a fantastic way to get people’s attention and win over potential donors. And remember to tag individual donors in the comments and thank them for supporting your efforts — it’ll help take your visibility to even greater heights!
You can even share a story of your own about Sainte-Justine or explain what made you decide to join the Sainte-Justine Challenge. Your followers will feel more motivated to sponsor you if you make it personal.
Sample social media post
Share a link to your fundraising page in a DM or email
Send a personal message to your friends and followers with a link to your fundraising page.
