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Race Results Button The Childrens Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Investors Group Logo

The Investors Group Walk/Run for Children donates all race proceeds to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

Since 1971, the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba has been raising funds for child health care in Manitoba. The Foundation offers hope to children and their families by funding research efforts that could one day lead to medical breakthroughs, and by providing funds for vital equipment and special programs at Children's Hospital in Winnipeg. An average of 130,000 patients are treated each year at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg.

Sponsor a Runner

Visit the Running Room website to sponsor an athlete who is participating in this event.

Tips on Raising Pledges

  1. Set a goal. Think of fundraising as a personal challenge and remember that with your help children in Manitoba will receive the very best medical care possible.

  2. Create a list of potential donors. Sit down with a piece of paper and write down the names of all of the people you know - family, friends, neighbours, co-workers - don't leave anyone out.

  3. Get your first donation. Once you get that first donation, you will quickly be motivated to get your second and so on.

  4. Define how you are going to approach your potential donors. Draft a fundraising letter, send an email, schedule a fundraising party, make a phone call, or try a combination of all of these.

  5. Be positive and ambitious. Your attitude can encourage others to support you and may inspire other Walk/Run for Children participants.

And don't forget, you raise money when you ask for it!

To collect pledges for the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, please print out the attached 2008 Pledge Form. [PDF : 237 K / 1 page]