How you can become a champion for child rights: fundraising for children in crisis
Millions of children worldwide are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection due to crises and other emergencies. You can make a difference in the lives of these children by hosting a fundraiser and becoming a champion for child rights.
Fundraising for Save the Children is an easy and powerful way to help make change for children in Canada and around the world. You can share your fundraiser with your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers, encouraging them to donate and support children living in crisis.
Creating your fundraising campaign is simple and you will have access to the tools you need to make it a success. You can set your own fundraising goal and choose an activity unique to you, like a bake sale, a marathon, or hosting a charity auction. Then you can rally your closest connections to come together to support a cause close to your heart.
Fundraising can also be a personal challenge, since it can push you outside of your comfort zone and help you develop new skills and strengths.
For some inspiration, here are a few amazing fundraisers that have supported Save the Children in memorable ways:
John Hillman: walking to support children living in crisis
John Hillman is super committed to helping children in crisis. As a WWII veteran, John felt compelled to assist children affected by conflict and other emergencies. In the span of four years, John has raised more than $440,000 for children around the world by walking his age in laps around his former retirement residence, Carlton House of Oak Bay in British Columbia. This year, John will step back from his annual fundraising walk. It is his wish that we keep his online fundraising page open, so that people can continue to contribute to it. His generosity and annual commitment to Save the Children is a testament to his dedication to helping children in crisis.
Max Keys: using music to inspire and fundraise
Max Keys is a child pianist and vocalist with huge talent and an even bigger heart. He has played during Maple Leafs’ games for 20,000 fans and also across Toronto at local events. Max was inspired to help the children affected by the war in Ukraine and also by earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. Using his musical talent, he hosts Instagram live concerts performing covers of all-time favourites by Adele, Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus, to name a few. Through his efforts, Max has raised more than $15,000 to date.
Andyhong: bike riding for a cause
After watching news stories about the war in Ukraine, and learning about displaced families, damaged homes, and suffering children, Andyhong and his father decided to take action. They started a fundraising campaign and rode their bikes from Unionville to Ottawa. Andyhong and his father raised more than $5,000 for children living in conflict-affected countries across the globe.
Hosting a fundraiser for Save the Children is a meaningful, easy, and flexible way for you to become an advocate for child rights. Click here to start your own unique fundraising initiative. Explore other ways you can become a champion for child rights with Save the Children Canada.