


Fundraising
To participate, each Stair Hero pays a registration fee of $30 ($25 early bird). Registration includes: a participation medal, a swag bag, light refreshments, and family entertainment. All participants are encouraged to collect $200 (minimum) in pledges to help the 1 in 5 Nova Scotians and Islanders affected by lung disease. Below are instructions and useful tips to collect donations.
The top 3 fundraisers will receive prizes for their efforts to help improve lung health!
FUNDRAISING PRIZES:
1st place fundraiser - $1000 travel voucher
2nd place fundraiser - $500 travel voucher
3rd place fundraiser - $250 travel voucher
ONLINE DONATIONS:
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Every registered Stair Hero and team gets a personalized fundraising web page.
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Your unique web page can be personalized with photos and a special message from you.
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You can forward your network the web address (URL) linking to your fundraising page, and promote on your social media.
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Your contacts can easily search, find your web page and donate online.
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Everyone who makes a donation will be sent an email thank-you and PDF tax receipt.
OFFLINE DONATIONS:
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To make a credit card donation by phone call the Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island toll-free at 1.800.566.5864. Tax receipts are emailed to donors once credit card donations are processed.
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Please mail all cheque donations together with a Donation Record Form (for tax receipting purposes) to:
Attn: Stair Heroes
Lung Association of NS & PEI
200-6331 Lady Hammond Rd
Halifax, NS
B3K 2S2
*Alternatively, you may also turn in your cheques or cash in person at the office, or at the event registration table.
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Please submit cash donations in person at the office or by cheque (for total cash amount). DO NOT MAIL IN CASH. If a tax receipt is required, submit the donation with a Donation Record Form.
**Please NOTE: We can accept cash, credit or cheque donations the day-of the event, which can contribute to your fundraising total.
PERSONAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS OR INITIATIVES:
Consider the following if you intend to organize your own fundraiser:
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We are happy to provide an official letter of endorsement to help you recruit local sponsors and support.
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We cannot issue tax receipts for gifts in kind, tickets, raffles, draws or auction items etc.
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Please ensure if want to organize a raffle or another gaming activity you apply for a license from Nova Scotia Gaming Control & Registration or in PEI, the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
Still unsure about online donations or fundraising? Call Tracy at (902)-443-8141 ext. 29 or send an email to tracywhite@lungnspei.ca