Corporate Giving

Terry Fox was only 21 years old when he wrote a letter to companies across Canada asking for their support for his cross-country run. In that letter he described his personal experience with cancer, not only as a survivor, but also as a witness to cancer's effects, especially on the children in cancer wards. This experience compelled him to do something. His efforts evolved into the historic 1980 Marathon of Hope. He closed his letter with one of his most famous expressions of hope: "I believe in miracles... I have to."

Despite Terry's youth, and despite his almost unbelievable assertion that he intended to run across Canada on one leg, companies - both large and small - responded overwhelmingly to his request. They responded to the simplicity of his message, to his passion, to his steadfast determination, and to the faith he showed in himself. Ford of Canada donated a camper van, adidas donated running shoes, and Imperial Oil donated gas coupons.

In the years since Terry ran his Marathon of Hope, companies have shown the same faith in the Terry Fox Foundation through ongoing support of our fundraising efforts. We believe that the adage "one size fits all" cannot possibly apply to our wonderful supporters. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a wide range of opportunities for companies and employees to take up the torch and continue Terry's dream to fund research until cures for all cancers are discovered.

Download our Corporate Giving brochure.

Opportunities

Make a Charitable Gift

Making a corporate charitable gift is a simple yet significant way to fund innovative cancer research. At the same time, your company will demonstrate to employees, clients and the larger community that you support their efforts to fight a disease that knows no bounds. Please consider making a gift today to show you care. And be sure to let your employees know you are on their team - against cancer!

Employee Giving

Encouraging your employees to actively support The Terry Fox Foundation is a cost-effective way to make an impact on cancer research. It will boost employee morale while at the same time enhance your company's profile within the community. Employees can take part in our national Terry Fox events, or hone leadership and team-building skills by organizing their own fundraising events.

Team Up for Terry

Teams made up by employees and their families are encouraged to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run. They can also organize or participate in The Great Canadian Hair "Do". Many groups dedicate their efforts to a colleague who has battled cancer. This serves as both a poignant reminder of the devastating effect of this disease, as well as an urgent call to action.

In addition, many workplaces bring Terry's story and mission right to their door by hosting fundraising events during the work week. Terry Fox events can take place any time of the year, so choose a time and activity that suits your schedule and workplace. Your Regional Office can provide you with ideas, support and promotional materials to help make this effort a great success for your workplace! A sample of these ideas can be viewed here.

Terry's Policies & Guidelines
Follow this link as some traditional fundraising ideas may not fit with The Terry Fox Foundation's policies and guidelines.

Match Your Employees' Giving

Many companies have programs that match the charitable contributions of employees. When you implement a matching contributions program, you enable employees to double the impact of their gift. And, of course, corporate gifts to The Terry Fox Foundation are tax-deductible.

Hope is in Store

 Retail locations can participate in the "Hope is in Store" program. By offering "Terry" cards for a donation of any amount, customers, clients and staff are invited to share their reason for supporting cancer research. We all have a name to write in, someone we have lost, someone who is fighting cancer or a loved one who has overcome this disease. Take pride as the "Terry's" fill your windows, counters or walls.

Gifts in kind

The Terry Fox Foundation boasts one of the lowest administrative costs of all Canadian charities. All events are volunteer-organized with no budget for expenses. Volunteers seek donations of goods, services, and draw prizes for their events. The Foundation appreciates suggestions and recommendations regarding donations of products and services that can help reduce organizational and administrative costs.

We would love to hear from you! Please contact:

Rhonda Risebrough at 403-212-1336 or by email at abcorp@terryfoxrun.org                                                           

Your regional representative may be contacted directly at 1-888-836-9786