• Identify the purpose of the event.
• Identify the type of event, i.e., BBQ, dance, golf tournament, etc.
• Survey potential participants
• Decide on a date, time, location
• Research competing events on the same date
• Confirm schedules of key players
• Evaluate manpower requirements and availability
• List materials and items required
• Prepare a budget (if necessary)
• Promote your event (i.e., flyers, newspaper, radio, etc)
  

List of Possible Events:

• Anything-A-Thon (Walk-A-Thon, Skate-A-Thon, Dance-A-Thon, etc.)
• Bake Sale
• Barbeque
• Car Wash
• Dress Down Days
• Carnivals, Fairs, Picnics
• Fashion Show
• Golf Tournament
• Raffles / Lotteries
• Auction
  

What the Foundation can do for you:
The following are some of the activities Grand River Hospital Foundation will undertake to assist you with your event:

• Promotion of the event to hospital staff (staff news bulletins, e-mail, websites)
• Give-a-ways (if available)/brochures for your event as well as the Cancer Centre or Hospital Banner to display
• A cheque presentation with photos
• Donor recognition following the event (in publications, in electronic system, on mobile signs)
  

Please click here to have a representative from GRHF contact you about your fundraiser.