Your commitment to help conquer a disease that affects us all is an admirable one, but we know that raising the funds to get there doesn’t always feel easy. Especially when potential donors don’t know about Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, The Princess Margaret or the life-saving cancer research you are supporting when you raise funds.
Getting started early and letting people know why you’re playing will go a long way towards hitting your goal. Plus, we’ve created a few tips and tools to help.
Start with a Self-Pledge
Kickstart your fundraising efforts with a self-pledge of $100 or $200 and set the bar for how much others should donate.
Reach Out
Share photos, tap into wider conversations, and go global with your connection to the cause.
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Step 1: Tell everyone you know.
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Step 2: Use all platforms.
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Step 3: Make it personal.
Share the Stats
Share some eye-opening stats and the impact of donations with your network. Show them exactly what they are investing in: a Road Hockey fundraiser that will help save more lives across Canada and around the world.Use the stats and the downloadable document below in emails, on social, or in person to start conversations about fundraising. Remind potential donors that supporting a world leader in cancer care has a significant impact on their local hospitals as well.
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Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, a spirited recreational event featuring thousands of players, directly supports life-saving cancer research at The Princess Margaret. -
When you support Road Hockey, you are helping us accelerate life-saving cancer research. -
Thousands of Canadians will come together to fuel life-saving cancer research at this year’s Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer event. -
We play together for our patients, siblings, friends, neighbours, and everyone who has been touched by cancer.
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Use our research document to demonstrate the impact of fundraising dollars on the breakthroughs at The Princess Margaret that benefit cancer patients beyond the Greater Toronto Area and around the world.
Use the Social Toolkit
Use these custom social tools to get your message out there in a fun and engaging way. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #RoadHockey2Conquer when posting on social so that we can see, support and reshare your Road Hockey progress along the way!Stick It to Your Social Stories
We all know a picture is worth 1000 words, add these one-of-a-kind Road Hockey stickers to create interest and add meaning to every shareable moment. Simply search ‘RoadHockey2Conquer’ on Instagram and Facebook to access our custom sticker pack.
Add this custom badge to your email signature and share fundraising progress with your supporters! It’s always attached as long as you have it linked and will continue to update your fundraising total in real time to show friends and family how close you are to your goal.
View the setup instructions* for Participant Centre emails, Gmail, Outlook and Facebook and LinkedIn.
*If you need help with your Participant Centre features, please contact us at roadhockey@thepmcf.ca.
Facebook fundraising is another great way to get your network behind your contribution to Road Hockey. Plus, the tool is already built into the Facebook platform and easy to use. Click here to get started.
Note: Facebook can take up to six weeks to let us know the total amount fundraised. To ensure your efforts are reflected accurately on your personal fundraising page ASAP, please fill out this form.
*Funds will be listed as ‘Facebook Fundraiser’ on your honour roll.
If you have any questions at any time, please reach out to roadhockey@thepmcf.ca
You’ve Got This
If you don’t see a lot of traction after your first ask, don’t let it get you down! Timing is everything and you may find that potential donors are simply waiting to donate or need a gentle reminder to make their contribution.If at first you don’t succeed, do not be afraid to try again. We are always here to help! Reach out anytime by using the email below or find more answers to fundraising questions here.
Captain’s Playbook
From key dates, to schedules, to email templates and goal lists, the Captain’s Playbook features everything Captains will need to find success. To view our Captain’s Playbook, click below.Road Hockey Captains are leaders in Canadian business and in their communities. They recruit others to their team, ask their peers to support their efforts, act as the main point of contact, and take responsibility for the $10K fundraising minimum. Our Captains are critical to helping us succeed in our mission to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.
Download our Offline Donation Forms
Do your friends or family prefer to donate without using the internet?Download our Offline Individual Donation Form here or Offline Team Donation Form here. For alternative ways to receive donations check out our FAQ page.