Fundraising & Prizes

Fundraising

Paddle the Don is a free event; however donations to regenerate the Don are encouraged. Your fundraising efforts will be rewarded with terrific prizes!

We’ve made it even easier for you to collect pledges from your friends and family! There are two options:

Raise funds through our secure online pledge system.


collect pledge

Download and print a pledge form (pdf). Bring the completed pledge form along with all of the money you've collected to the event.

pledge form

Prizes are based on the amount fundraised.

Raise between $25.00 and $49.99 and receive a Paddle the Don hat.

Raise between $50.00 and $99.99 and receive a complimentary pass for 2 to Black Creek Pioneer Village.

Raise between $100.00 and $199.99 and receive a 5-pack of car wash tokens for Toyota on the Park at Eglinton and Leslie.

Raise between $200.00 and $399.99 and receive a $25.00 Mountain Equipment Co-op gift certificate.

Raise $400.00 or more and receive a $50 Mountain Equipment Co-op gift certificate.

PLUS, the top 3 fundraisers also win great prizes:

Top Fundraiser
  • Oyster Dinner / Chair’s Challenge
  • Black Creek Beer Bucket
  • book & magazine subscription
  • MEC gift certificate of $100
2nd Place Fundraiser:
  • Black Creek Beer Bucket
  • book & magazine subscription
  • MEC GC $50
3rd Place Fundraiser:
  • Black Creek Beer Bucket
  • book & magazine subscription
  • MEC GC $25

The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto will issue a tax receipt for all donations $10 and over. Donations will help support environmental regeneration projects in the Don watershed.

Easy fundraising tips:

» Start with YOU – go ahead, pledge yourself!

» Ask friends, family and neighbours to support you. Use the message we’ve provided and personalize it to suit your needs.

» Ask your company match your pledges.

» Ask early; don’t wait for the last minute to begin your campaign. Be prepared for some No's and don't get discouraged. Remember to thank everyone who supports you right away!

» Make it as easy as possible for someone to give you money. Use the secure online
pledge system.