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Hosting a community event is a wonderful way to contribute to Covenant Foundation. 

It's your chance to make a difference! Car washes. Move-a-thons. Bake sales. Golf tournaments. Neighbourhood block parties. The sky’s the limit on what you can do to put the fun in FUNdraising and make a difference for patients, residents, staff and families at Covenant hospitals and continuing care sites.

We are committed to helping you create a meaningful and lasting impact through your fundraising efforts.

If you have experienced exceptional care at one of Covenant’s hospitals or long-term and palliative care facilities, you have the opportunity to give back by raising funds for a specific site that is personally meaningful to you. Our team is here to provide comprehensive support throughout your fundraising journey, ensuring your efforts are well-guided and impactful. Below are some of the ways we can assist you in achieving your goals:

  • Community fundraising toolkit and ideas

  • Event listing on our website

  • Forms to track donations

  • Letter of endorsement for soliciting sponsors and prizes

  • Social media mentions

  • Tax receipts for donations over $20

  • Our “in support of” logo for your materials

  • Key messages about the impact of your fundraising

  • Cheque presentation to celebrate your success

Check out some of these ideas for inspiration!

Tea Party / High Tea

Bake some goodies, brew some tea and invite your friends over for an enjoyable afternoon by donation.

Anything-A-Thon

Organize a 24-hour fundraising event like a Bike-A-Thon, Play-A-Thon or Game-A-Thon where participants can pay a fee or collect pledges to participate and support Covenant Foundation.

Battle of the Bands

Invite local artists to compete, and have the audience donate to attend and pick the winner.

Car Wash

Gather your friends, teammates or coworkers to wash cars for donations.

Employee Giving Program

There are many options for an employee giving program, including encouraging your employees to donate and pledging to match however much they raise.

Fashion Show

Invite clothing stores from your community to showcase their fashions at your workplace, charging a fee for participation.

Fitness Party

Ask a local fitness organization to host a fitness class that will be open to attendees by donation.

Garage Sale

Get rid of some clutter and donate your proceeds to Covenant Foundation.

Lunch Money

Plan a day, week or month where you and your team pack a bagged lunch and donate what you’d normally spend on going out to eat to Covenant Foundation.

Other great fundraising ideas include art exhibits, car shows, celebratory events, silent auctions, wine & cheese evenings, sporting events, multicultural events, head shaves, kids’ events, bake sales and BBQs – your only limit is your imagination!

Share your idea with us! Fill out and submit the Community Fundraising Application Form.

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  • St. Albert student launches art fundraiser for COVID-19 relief

    Ava Bothe has loved putting paintbrush to canvas for as long as she can remember. Ever since Ava first began experimenting with paint and crayons in kindergarten, her art has provided her with an outlet for her creativity. During her last year of high school, Ava turned to art for an emotional break from the challenges and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support frontline healthcare workers through Covenant Foundation.

  • Students Take the #PlankTheCurveChallenge to Support COVID-19 Relief

    Edmonton students launched a social media campaign to raise funds to meet the most critical needs of Covenant hospitals and continuing care sites during the pandemic.

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