Frequently Asked Questions
1. How
can I get free race registration?
2. How do I sponsor someone?
3. How do I create a team?
4. How can I increase my fundraising through the “Adopt-A-Team”
program?
5. I’m having problems registering myself/team
on-line. Who can I contact?
6. What rewards can I earn?
7. I have already registered to fundraise—am
I registered for the race, too?
8. Where can I find tips on how to reach my fundraising
goals?
9. Can I raise funds if I’m not running in an
event?
1. How can I get free race registration?
If an individual raises more than $250 in pledges, The Ottawa Hospital
Foundation will refund the equivalent amount of their Ottawa Race Weekend race fee. It’s
easy:
- Register
to raise pledges for The Ottawa Hospital or print and use a Pledge
Form.
- Raise more than $250 in pledges.
- Visit the Foundation booth at the Pfizer Health and Fitness
Expo (Ottawa Convention Centre) to drop off your pledges and be
reimbursed.
Expo hours of operation:
- May 24: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- May 25: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- May 26: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Foundation staff will collect your pledge form and funds raised,
verify your registration and reimburse your Race fee!*
*Refunds will be available at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo
located in the Ottawa Convention Centre, May 24, 25 and 26. If you
are unable to claim your refund at that time, please contact the
Foundation at 613-761-4295 to make arrangements to stop by our offices
either at the Civic or General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital no
later than June 29, 2012.
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2. How do I sponsor someone?
Just click on one of the following links:
Sponsor
a participant
Sponsor
a team
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3. How do I create a team?
Sign
up online to fundraise or call Dorice Thibeault at 613-798-5555,
ext. 19821.
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4. How can I increase my fundraising through the “Adopt-A-Team”
program?
Teams are encouraged to seek out a team sponsor. A sponsorship of
$500 delivers…
- Their company name listed on signage in the Run for a Reason
Pavilion (located at the event site at Ottawa City Hall).
- Their company name in The Ottawa Hospital Journal, a newsletter
distributed to 10,000 employees.
- Their company name on The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Web site.
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5. I’m having problems registering myself/team on-line.
Who can I contact?
You can read our step-by-step online
fundraising tips, or contact Dorice Thibeault at 613-798-5555,
ext. 19821 or dothibeault@ottawahospital.on.ca
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6. What rewards can I earn?
Click here for the incentive reward list.
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7. I have already signed up to fundraise—am I registered
for the race, too?
No. To register for your race weekend event, you need to go to Ottawa
Race Weekend Web site.
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8. Where can I find tips
on how to reach my fundraising goals?
Click here for our top ten fundraising
tips.
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9. Can I raise funds if I’m
not running in an event?
Yes, you can sign
up and raise funds online or use a pledge
form.
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