FAQ

You've got questions, we've got answers! We've pulled together information to answer our most frequently asked questions below.

General

How do I get started?

First, thank you for considering running your own fundraising event in support of GoodLife Kids Foundation and supporting kids getting active!

Step 1- Contact us. Tell us your plans- the Foundation will provide final approval for your event once you submit your proposal outline, and we will then be able to provide you with some basic support for your event. Contact Nathan Mckillop to discuss your idea.

Step 2- We will create a personal webpage for you. This will allow you to accept donations online, communicate through social media and email your friends and family about what you are doing and how they can support you in your fundraising goals.

Step 3- Customize your personal page.

Step 4- Start fundraising! You can review our document- 6 Steps for successful fundraising and our Fundraising Action Plan for assistance. We'll send these to you once your event has been approved.

Can we use the GoodLife Kids Foundation logo?

Yes. We will provide a template for you to use in your communications that has the GoodLife Kids Foundation logo and indicates that your efforts are in support of our charity.

Donations & Fundraising

How do I collect donations?

Ask your friends, family and coworkers to donate to your event.

You can collect their donation using the online resources available through your fundraising page. You can also collect cash and cheque donations. These should be recorded on a GoodLife Kids Foundation pledge form- these can be requested through your fundraising page.

What do I do with cash and cheque donations?

For cash and cheque donations you have two options:

Option 1- Donors make their cheques payable to you. You keep the cash and cheques made out to you and write a cheque to GoodLife Kids Foundation for the total of all cash and cheques collected and send this to GoodLife Kids Foundation.

Option 2-You can add the cash and cheque donations you’ve collected to you your online fundraising total using your personal credit card. To do this, please follow these steps:

  • Ask your donors to make their cheques out to you
  • Log into your event and select the My Fundraising Tab
  • Select Cash and Cheque Donations
  • Select Donations from a friend, family member or company (may be receipted)
  • Complete the form provided using the donors’ information (complete mailing address and email address). You will then be able to enter your credit card information to pay in the donation.

By doing this, the donation will be added to your online total and your supporter will immediately receive an email with their electronic income tax receipt.

If your donors prefer to make cheques out directly to the Foundation they should be made out to GoodLife Kids Foundation and should be sent to the address below along with a completed pledge form.

Please send all cheques to:


Nathan Mckillop
Fundraising and Event Specialist
GoodLife Kids Foundation
710 Proudfoot Lane
London, ON N6H 2G5

Do not mail cash to GoodLife Kids Foundation

Will my donors receive an income tax receipt?

Yes. GoodLife Kids Foundation will issue income tax receipts for donations of $20 or more. For donations processed online, tax receipts will be issued immediately to the email address provided. For cash/cheque donations please fill out a pledge sheet, found on your event page, with the donor’s full contact information. This information is required to properly issue and deliver receipts. If you provide an email address, we can send the receipts electronically.

How does GoodLife Kids Foundation know a donation is intended for me?

If a person sends a cheque directly to GoodLife Kids Foundation, the only way we will know that the cheque is for you is if they include your name on the memo line of the cheque or provides a letter of instruction of some sort.
If they make their donation online but not to you directly, we have no way of knowing the donation was meant for you. If this happens, you or your donor can email us at donations@goodlifekids.com and request that the donation be moved. Please include the donor name, participant name and donation amount.

Can I hold a raffle or 50/50 draw?

Raffle and 50/50 draws fall under gaming regulations in each province. These kinds of fundraising activities require a lottery/gaming license in order to operate. At this time, GoodLife Kids Foundation is not in a position to apply for licenses for each of these indivual activities. Therefore, you may not run a raffle or 50/50 drae for your event.
Silent auctions do not require a license.

Can GoodLife Kids Foundation cover my expenses?

GoodLife Kids Foundation cannot reimburse any event expenses that you may incur. It is up to event organizers to cover all event expenses. It is a best practice to keep expenses at a minimum.