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You can do it, and we’re here to help! Want to meet or beat your fundraising goal? We’ve got all the tips on how to ask for donations, how to spread the word about your efforts, and how to make your Walk special!

 

Thank you for all that you do in support of a world free of ALS.

 

Fundraising Tips

 

  • Make a self-donation: Be the first to donate toward your goal to show your commitment. It’s an easy and visible way to inspire friends and family to join you in supporting the cause! Plus, your supporters are likely to match your donation amount.
  • Set your goal: Set a fundraising goal and share your progress with your network along the way. This motivates potential donors to give generously to help you get there.
  • The sooner, the better: Have your top supporters kick off your fundraising by asking them to donate early. Your network will be inspired by your early donors’ generosity and are likely to follow suit with a larger donation.
  • Ask everyone: Use the email feature on your Campaign HQ or the email templates below to reach out to all your network – friends, family, coworkers, and more!
  • Make it personal: You are participating in the Walk to End ALS for a personal reason. Explain why you’re getting involved so that potential supporters understand your connection to the cause. If they know why you’re doing it, they’re more likely to donate. Personalize your Public Page and emails to tell your story.
  • Join or create a team: Forming a team is a great way to stay motivated and share fundraising resources, plus it makes for a great time on Walk day!
  • Say thank you: Find out who has donated to you in the View Supporters tab of your Fundraising Dashboard. From there, email and thank each supporter and let them know how their donation has made a difference in the ALS community.

Walk Resources

 

We know how important the Walk to End ALS is to people affected by ALS. It’s more than just a fundraiser – it builds community and connects people. We are committed to honouring this experience and creating an opportunity for the ALS community come together to show their support. It’s your Walk, your way!

 

To support you, we have put together some fun activities and ideas to keep connected:

 

  • Chalk Your Walk: get outside and use sidewalk chalk to show your neighbours that you’re still doing the Walk to End ALS.
  • Photo booth: print out our photo booth props, and use them in a selfie about why you walk. Don’t forget to tag us at @ALSCanada when you share on social media!
  • Throw-back: share a photo of your favourite Walk memory- post on your front window for passersby or on social media and tag us @alscanada
  • ALS Canada colouring pages: download and print out our Walk to End ALS colouring pages. Take a pic of your coloured masterpieces and share on social — don’t forget to tag us at @alscanada!
  • DIY Door Hanger: download stencils to decorate your own door hanger and have fun with the whole family 
  • Car Parade: Invite your team to decorate their windows, make signs for the car, top up with decorations like balloons, streamers and do a car parade around town

FAQs

Find answers to all your Walk to End ALS questions. If you are running into any technical problems or have any questions not covered here, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to support you!

How many ALS Canada Walk to End ALS events are happening this year?

We are hosting 22 in-person Walks across Ontario. We are excited to come together again to celebrate and honour everyone we love and have lost to this disease, showing support for the over 4,000 Canadians and their families living with ALS.

You can check here to see if there is an in-person Walk near you. Don’t see a Walk close to you or prefer to Walk on your own, wherever, whenever you would like? Register for the Virtual Walk and walk your own way with family and friends!

What is a "virtual Walk" and how do I participate?

The Walk to End ALS Virtual location was created so you can participate wherever and whenever you would like! We recommend that you walk during the month of June in honour of Global ALS Awareness Month. However, you can Walk whenever works best for you!

Note: If you reside outside of Ontario and would like to participate in the Walk to End ALS and support the National research program, please sign up for the virtual Walk to End ALS. Should you register and be located outside of Ontario, the impact of your donations will immediately be matched through the Brain Canada partnership, and 100% of the proceeds will be directed to the ALS Canada National Research Program.

Why are all the Walks at the same time of the year?

ALS Canada made the decision to host all Walk events in June for a few reasons:

  1. June is Global ALS Awareness Month – This is a time of year when our community comes together to raise awareness and advocate for everyone we love and have lost to ALS and the 4,000 Canadians and their families living with ALS.
  2. Rallying together – Aligning all our Walks in the same month sends a strong and powerful message not only across the province but also globally– ALS doesn’t stop and neither do we.
  3. Momentum – Celebrating the success of all of our Walks in Ontario at the same time keeps our fundraising momentum going. Let’s get fundraising and making a difference within our community!

I don't want to register online. Can I still fundraise and participate in the Walk to End ALS?

Although we are encouraging our community to support us in hosting a cashless events, keeping our participants, staff and volunteers as safe as possible, you can print our pledge  form here, filling out all of your registration information and pledged donations. Please be sure to mail cheques and cash ahead of time, prior to your event to:

ALS Society of Canada
180 Bloor Street West, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5S 2V6

Here are a few tips for collecting money safely in your community:

  • I Owe You: Your supporters can pledge their donation and pay you back later. Add their donation to your pledge form, write your cheque for the full amount pledged by your supporters and mail it to ALS Canada
  • Schedule a drop-off: Your supporters can drop off a sealed envelope with their cash or cheques in your mailbox. Add their donation to your pledge form and include cheques or cash when you mail your envelope to ALS Canada using your prepaid envelope.
  • Do-It-Yourself/DIY: Your supporters can donate to ALS Canada directly with a note to add it to your fundraising total (make sure they add your name to the note). They can mail their donation to the ALS Society of Canada, 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6, or they can call us at 1-800-267-4257 ext. 229. Then, you can select Option 3 to be transferred to our Donor Service department.

Will there be a Silent Auction at my Walk?

We might have something new to replace the silent auction for the walks this year, and more information about this will be provided to you closer to the date of your Walk, on the day of your event and on the Walk event page.

Will food and beverages be provided on the day of my Walk?

Pre-packaged snacks and drinks (water, juice, etc.) will be available limiting unnecessary food handling for the safety of our volunteers, staff and participants.. Information about food and beverages for each Walk location will be provided to you closer to the date of your Walk.

Does the Walk to End ALS have rewards for reaching certain fundraising levels?

You can earn awesome Walk to End ALS branded swag as you fundraise! Our rewards items start at the $300 level (for individual fundraisers).

You will have an option to redeem your fundraising reward(s) or donate this back to ALS Canada.

Thank you in advance for your support in fundraising towards a world free of ALS!

What is the fundraising goal for the Walk to End ALS?

The Walk to End ALS fundraising goal for Ontario is just over $2 million. Our 2024 events raised over $1.9 million, which speaks to the passion and commitment of all our Walk volunteers, donors, sponsors and participants. As we continue our in-person events, we need your continued support and can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish!

How do I access details of my past Walk donors?

Once you register, you can log in to your Campaign HQ and find the DONATIONS tab at the top. Within this tab, you can locate the Previous Donations button on the right side. Clicking this button will initiate the download of a file containing past donor details that participants can use to reach out to past donors for support. If you are experiencing any issues, you can reach out to our team.

I registered my team, but the page is not visible on the site?

When registering a team, it’s crucial to complete all necessary steps to ensure your team’s page appears on our site. During registration, you’ll choose between team registration and individual registration. Opting for team registration requires providing contact information and personalizing the team page. You’ll also create an individual page for yourself, following a similar process tailored to you. Completing both team and individual registration is vital for the team page’s visibility on the site. Once both registrations are finished, the team page will be accessible.