Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge
Jim Orban with 2010 McDonald's Dream Team Members
(from left) Molly Robillard, Brandon Oliveira and Lauren MacLeod
The Ottawa Citizen has been a major sponsor of CHEO’s annual cycling event for nearly two decades and we are proud to once again be supporting the CN Cycle for CHEO. Everyone at the Citizen shares a passion for helping kids and a common commitment to supporting activities that improve the lives of so many in our community.
The CN Cycle is CHEO’s largest fundraising event for pediatric cancer. Over the years, participation in the event has broadened to include corporate teams, community groups, minor sports teams and some of CHEO’s extended families. We will continue to do our part by inspiring more and more groups to join with us through the Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge which is our invitation to rally behind local children and families who must confront the challenges of pediatric cancer.
I invite you to organize your co-workers, teammates, friends and family to join with us to show these kids that we care and that we stand alongside them when they need us most. The challenge is to raise as much money as you possibly can and to encourage others to do the same.
Please sign up for the Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge today and take part in the CN Cycle for CHEO on Sunday, May 2nd. Together we can help CHEO to provide the best possible care for kids with cancer.
Thank you.
Jim Orban
Publisher
The Ottawa Citizen
How to Participate
- Enter a team (minimum five people) from your workplace, school, organization and/or family and friends (NEW THIS YEAR: In response to participant feedback, your team can now have as many members as you like.)
- Appoint a team captain
- Download pledge forms
- Collect pledges
- Challenge the corporate community and win a fabulous grand prize package
- Return your pledge forms to your team captain
- Choose a route
- Show up at the Canadian War Museum, May 2nd, one-half hour before your tour starts
Distance |
Start Time |
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Accenture 70K Cycle | 8:30 a.m. | ||
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CN 35K Cycle | 9:15 a.m. | ||
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Esso 15K Cycle & Inline Skate | 10:00 a.m. | ||
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PSAC 5K & 2K Walks | 10:15 a.m. | ||
- Please arrive 1/2 hour before your tour departs.
- Choose an event you can comfortably complete by 12:30 p.m.
- All cyclists and in-line skaters must wear an approved safety helmet.
Remember
Remember to stop by the Ottawa Citizen tent for your complimentary team photo anytime between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
For further information call: (613) 737-7979
Event costs are completely underwritten by CN, the Ottawa Citizen and other corporate sponsors, including Accenture, Esso and the Public Service Alliance of Canada..
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Rules
Participating teams must have a minimum of five members in order to qualify for team prizes.
The Team Challenge has two divisions: corporate and non-corporate.
After collecting pledges, corporate teams compete against other corporate teams to have the highest average pledges per team member. Likewise, non-corporate teams compete against other non-corporate teams to have the highest average pledges per team member.
Every dollar pledged goes directly to the three health-care partners, CHEO being the primary beneficiary.
To serve you better, teams must enter by April 30th. In lieu of an entry fee, each team member must raise a minimum of $75 to qualify for team prizes and a T-shirt.
Team captains will be responsible for delivering team pledges to the Canadian War Museum during Team Challenge registration:
- Thursday, April 29th, 3 to 8 p.m.
(Note: Admission to the War Museum is free every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) - Friday, April 30th, noon to 8 p.m.
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Prizes
Team Prize
The team with the highest average pledges per team member wins a full-page, full-color week-day ad in the Ottawa Citizen.
Grand Prize
Raise a minimum of $300! To win a 2010 Hyundai Accent from Myers Hyundai, collect pledges and receive one ballot for every $300 raised. (Open to participants age 18 or older.)
Top Ten Prize
Air Canada encourages CN Cycle participants to soar.
Be among the top 10 individual fundraisers and qualify to win airfare for two to any destination served by Air Canada.
Early Bird Draw
Be an Early Bird Winner! Avoid long line-ups and help us serve you better. To win one of two $500 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift cards register online and pick up your bib by May 1st.
Prizes for Pledges
When you collect pledges for CN Cycle for CHEO you receive the following prizes
Collect |
Receive |
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| $75 | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt | |
| $150 | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt + $15 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card | |
| $300 | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt + $30 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card | |
| $500 | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt + $50 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card | |
| BONUS | Everyone who raises $500 or more in pledges receives a SPECIAL $500 Club incentive. |
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| $1000 | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt + $100 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card | |
| $2000+ | CN Cycle for CHEO T-shirt + $200 Bayshore Shopping Centre gift card | |
NOTE: Prizes are not cumulative.
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ottawa team Challenge Trophy
To commemorate the Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge, the Ottawa Citizen awards Team Challenge Trophies to:
- The corporate team with the highest average pledges per team member (minimum 5 team members)
- The non-corporate team with the highest average pledges per team member (minimum 5 team members)
- The team that raises the most money overall
Demonstrating excellence. Showing social and community responsibility. That's what the Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge trophies are all about.
Registration
On-line registration system has been created for CHEO by CGI 3. Pick up a pledge form from any of the following outlets after March 31: McDonald's Restaurants and Tommy & Lefebvre stores.
Please return your completed and signed pledge forms to your team captain.
Team captains will be responsible for delivering team pledges to the Canadian War Museum during Team Challenge registration:
- Thursday, April 29th, 3 to 8 p.m.
(Note: Admission to the War Museum is free every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) - Friday, April 30th, noon to 8 p.m.
CN CYCLE FOR CHEO ROUTE MAP COMING SOON!
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Fundraising Tips
Tips for Top Fundraising Success
- Start early.
- Begin with the people you know will offer a donation. This will ensure success on your first day of fundraising and will boost your confidence for the more difficult asks.
- Ask everyone-no pledge is too small and every little bit helps.
- Smile when you ask for a donation.
- Always reciprocate. If you bought chocolates to support a friend's child's school program, they can sponsor you.
- Ask for an increase over their previous donation.
- Take your pledge materials everywhere you go. You never know who you will meet.
- If you've registered online, e-mail everyone in your address book requesting a donation.
- Always thank people for their pledge and inform them as to how their donation helps.
How to Raise $600 in 10 Days!
Day |
What to Do? |
Total |
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| 1 | Sponsor yourself $25 | $25 | ||
| 2 | Ask 2 family members to sponsor you $25 | $75 | ||
| 3 | Ask 5 friends to contribute $20 | $175 | ||
| 4 | Ask 5 co-workers to contribute $10 | $225 | ||
| 5 | Ask 5 neighbors to contribute $10 | $275 | ||
| 6 | Ask 5 people from your social, hobby or sports group to contribute $10 | $325 | ||
| 7 | Ask your boss for a company contribution of $25 | $350 | ||
| 8 | Ask 5 local merchants to sponsor you $20 | $450 | ||
| 9 | Ask 2 businesses you frequent (doctor, health club) for $25 | $500 | ||
| 10 | Ask 5 e-mail pals to sponsor you $20 | $600 | ||
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Contact
E-Mail: info@cncycle.ca
Tel: (613) 737-7979
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