1. What is the Registration Fee and minimum amount I need to raise for the Ride?

2. Is a portion of the Registration Fee a donation?

3. How will donors obtain their tax receipts?

4. What are the most popular and the most effective ways to fundraise?

5. What do I do with the money I have collected?

6. Can I pledge without using the Internet?

1. What is the Registration Fee and minimum amount I need to raise for the Ride?
The registration fee is $50 per person with a minimum pledge commitment of $500 per rider. We actively encourage every cyclist to raise as much money as they possible can to benefit the equipment needs of the Walker Family Cancer Centre.

2. Is a portion of the Registration Fee a donation?
The Registration Fee is not tax receiptable. The benefits included in this fee, such as meals and cycling jersey do not permit us to issue a tax receipt according to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.

3. How will donors obtain their tax receipts?
All donations over $10 will receive an official tax receipt from the SCGH Foundation. Pledges collected online will be sent a receipt through email and pledges brought to the event will have receipts available after the Ride.  You are also able to bring collected pledges to the SCGH Foundation Office prior to the Ride and they will update your personal pledge page with the names of your donors.
Please let donors know that their credit cards will have the name "St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation" on their statements.

4. What are the most popular and the most effective ways to fundraise?
    - Ask your circle of friends, family, coworkers, neighbours, family doctor, etc.
    - Be ready to take donations everywhere you go: work, school, church, shopping,
    sports and social clubs, etc.
    - Create a personal pledge page at www.bigmovecancerride.com and email it out
    to friends and family.
    - Host a fundraising party, have a garage sale or bake sale, be creative!
    - Set a fundraising goal for yourself and see what a positive impact you can make
    - Keep track and follow up
    - Thank your donors!

5. What do I do with the money I have collected?
You can submit your pledges at the event on September 12, 2010 or drop them off at the SCGH Foundation Office prior to the event.  Pledges collected online will be listed on the Honour Roll on you rpersonal pledge page and those individuals will receive their tax receipts via email.

6. Can I pledge without using the Internet?
Yes. You can download a pledge form online by clicking here and collect pledges yourself. You can call the SCGH Foundation Office at 905-323-3863 or contact the person you would like to pledge and arrange with them how you could make your donation.  We accept cash, cheque or Visa, Mastercard.