I want to fundraise in support of The Ottawa Hospital
Thank you for your interest in hosting a fundraiser in support of The Ottawa Hospital. Your partnership and support will help us continue to provide the very best care to the patients who count on our hospital.
A few of the ways our community raises life-saving funds
A-thons
Walk, bowl, ski or swim. They can all be made into a fundraising “a-thon”.
Tournaments
Golf, baseball, tennis and darts. Choose your favourite activity, turn it into a tournament and do good while having fun!
Parties
Black-tie dinners or simple backyard BBQs. Get enough people to come and contribute, and you have a fundraising success (and a great party!)
Shaves / Hair Cuts
Are you willing to chop off your lovely locks? Or shave your head? Ask friends and family for donation to support you.
Steps for Success
Five easy steps from bright idea to big impact.
Choose your event!
If you already know what kind of event you want to hold, that’s great! If not, we are happy to give you some ideas. Fundraisers can be many things: BBQ’s, car washes, lemonade stands, jean days at work, or bake sales. Fundraising events depend on engaging your network to make a difference through donating themselves, asking others to donate, and volunteering their time to make the event a success.
Complete the Community Event Application Form
In order to move forward with a Community Fundraising Event you must complete the Community Event Application Form. Once received you will be contacted within two to three business days to discuss your proposed event. The Ottawa Hospital Foundation reserves the right to approve all Community Events at our discretion.
Download the Community Event Guide
To help ensure your event is successful and you have the information you need to get started, we have created this community fundraising event guide. It is a step-by-step roadmap to organizing and holding a great fundraising event in support of The Ottawa Hospital and ensure everyone involved in your event has fun.
Set up your own fundraising webpage
Take advantage of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s online fundraising page (CrowdChange) for your event or campaign. You can customize your own event page with photos and videos, updates about your event, fundraising goals and send the link to your network to donate and or join your team.
Spread the word and have fun!
Whatever type of event you choose, set a goal, invite your coworkers, friends or family to participate, and share your photos and videos during and after. Consider making your event an annual tradition and build local community spirit.
Community Event Toolkit
Hosting an event calls for a lot of careful planning — from budgeting to scheduling and promoting, and everything in between. But we’ve got you covered with these handy tips, tools and customizable resources, so that everything you need to host a successful fundraiser is at your fingertips.
Event Checklist
We’ve put together a list of things you may want to consider when planning your fundraiser, including tips, suggestions and post-event steps.
Tax Receipting Guide
When hosting an event, it’s important that you understand the requirements set out by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) around charitable receipts.
Social Media Guide
Social media will allow you to reach a wide audience easily and quickly. This guide provides tips and tricks to best make use of each social media platform.
Media Advisory Guide
Spread the word about your one-of-a-kind event by notifying the media — they may want to cover it! This guide provides you with the basic structure and content.
Community Events & Fundraisers
Join these events and fundraisers, that are all about being a part of our community and giving back!
Ziyada’s Walk
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Every single step of this journey represents someone currently fighting for their life. Cancer research funded through The Ottawa Hospital Foundation gives people more time, more treatment options, more breakthroughs, and more moments they thought they might never have.
100K to Raise 100K
Join Mathieu Chatelain —give what you can, share this with your community, and help bring another patient home.
Fight for the Cure
Fight for the Cure is back with a new charity partner — The Ottawa Hospital Foundation — to pack a powerful punch in cancer care and research in our city and beyond.
Ashley Lemire Memorial Golf Tournament
The Ashley Lemire Memorial Golf Tournament – Teeing off for Diabetes returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Rockland Golf Club. This year marks the 3rd annual event in loving memory of Ashley, who lived her life with kindness, strength, and determination.
Garden Party on the Rideau
A celebratory summer evening of connection and discovery. Funds will support the historic Campaign to Create Tomorrow and the new hospital campus.
OMA Peace Memorial Golf Tournament
The tournament is dedicated to supporting individuals and families currently battling cancer. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, show support, and contribute to the ongoing fight against this disease that affects so many lives.
Ride for ALS
The 5th annual Ride for ALS – Steve Hastie Memorial Ride begins in Richmond, travels through scenic Perth, and wraps up the day of riding in Winchester, all in support of ALS research.
The Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials
The 9th Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials — supporting vital clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital!
The Boston Classic
The 5th annual tournament is taking place at the Meadows Golf and Country Club to remember and honour Boston’s name.
Fight for the Cure
Fight for the Cure is back with a new charity partner — The Ottawa Hospital Foundation — to pack a powerful punch in cancer care and research in our city and beyond.
100K to Raise 100K
Join Mathieu Chatelain —give what you can, share this with your community, and help bring another patient home.
Ziyada’s Walk
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Every single step of this journey represents someone currently fighting for their life. Cancer research funded through The Ottawa Hospital Foundation gives people more time, more treatment options, more breakthroughs, and more moments they thought they might never have.
Ashley Lemire Memorial Golf Tournament
The Ashley Lemire Memorial Golf Tournament – Teeing off for Diabetes returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Rockland Golf Club. This year marks the 3rd annual event in loving memory of Ashley, who lived her life with kindness, strength, and determination.
Garden Party on the Rideau
A celebratory summer evening of connection and discovery. Funds will support the historic Campaign to Create Tomorrow and the new hospital campus.
OMA Peace Memorial Golf Tournament
The tournament is dedicated to supporting individuals and families currently battling cancer. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, show support, and contribute to the ongoing fight against this disease that affects so many lives.
Ride for ALS
The 5th annual Ride for ALS – Steve Hastie Memorial Ride begins in Richmond, travels through scenic Perth, and wraps up the day of riding in Winchester, all in support of ALS research.
The Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials
The 9th Golf Quest 4 Clinical Trials — supporting vital clinical trials at The Ottawa Hospital!
The Boston Classic
The 5th annual tournament is taking place at the Meadows Golf and Country Club to remember and honour Boston’s name.
Ready to make a difference?
Fill out the Community Event Application today!