Start your own Fundraiser
You don’t need to be a professional fundraiser, just someone with an idea and a few people who’ll cheer you on.
Here are three easy ways to start.
Take on a Challenge
Move, make, or give something up. Get sponsored.
Run a 5K, walk 100 kilometres in a month, bike to work for a season, learn a new skill, or swear off sweets until Easter. Ask friends and family to sponsor you. You can also join Move for Mental Health in May 2027, our month of movement and community events at the Red Barn in Tsawwassen, and fundraise as part of it.
Good for: runners, walkers, cyclists, and anyone with a goal.
Host an Event
Gather your people, play a little, give a little.
olf tournaments, trivia, board games, cards, a quiz night, or a casual cards-and-cookies evening. Invite friends and family to a living room, a community hall, or a local café, and invite everyone to chip in for a good cause. It’s a lovely way to bring people together, especially in the dark months.
Good for: friends, neighbours, clubs, and congregations.
Facebook Fundraiser
Birthdays, milestones, “just because.”
Skip the gifts this year and ask your friends to give to Step Forward instead. A Facebook fundraiser takes a few minutes to set up, shares itself with your friends, and lets people give with a couple of taps. Add a line about why mental health matters to you, and watch the donations come in.
Good for: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any day you want to do some good.
We can help!
Tell us what you’re planning and we can pitch in! We can share:
A starter kit with our logo and brand details
Tips for making an ask that feels natural
A thank-you from us to you and your donor and, of course, tax receipts for anyone who provides their mailing address