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Teen Challenge
THE CANUCK PLACE ADVENTURE RACE
The Canuck Place Adventure Race is a team-centred, family-friendly fitness and fundraising
challenge that will have teams of students, friends, families, and organizations coming together at
Jericho Beach to race for a reason.
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A multi-sport event that includes kayaking, mountain biking and running, the Canuck Place
Adventure Race is an exciting test of endurance as participants travel along one of Vancouver’s
most scenic routes. The event sees participants paddle out to sea from Jericho Beach on a 3km
kayak loop before taking to the trails of Pacific Spirit Park for the 20km mountain bike and 6km
running segments of the race.
!The 2014 Canuck Place Adventure Race raised over $130,000 for pediatric palliative care. More than
140 participants, including over 15 Canuck Place families enjoyed the gorgeous views from Jericho
as they raced to support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
!This package has been put together to make it easy for your school to form a team, fundraise for
Canuck Place, and challenge each other to conquer the Adventure Race! This Adventure Race Teen
Challenge Package includes:
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Information on how to register for the Canuck Place Adventure Race
Suggested messaging for your school’s newsletter and social media accounts
Fundraising tips
An Adventure Race promo kit to be displayed on your event board including a poster and
several flyers for students to take home (simply pin the folder open on the board!)
Pledge forms to photocopy for students collecting offline donations
!If you• have any questions or require further support or supplies, please contact us!
!Courtenay Wood
Coordinator, Events & Communications
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
T: 604-730-3305 | E: [email protected]
!Together we are one team, working toward a common goal. Thank you!
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Race for a reason! The Canuck Place Adventure Race
CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
“Canuck Place is a little outpost on a pathway that nobody wants to go down
with their children. The conscious awareness that your child will probably not
live to adulthood — is extremely difficult to live with for families. At Canuck
Place, our staff journey with these families and provide the clinical and
psychosocial care needed.”
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-Eric Stephanson, Spiritual Care Leader
Whether a life is measured in days, weeks, or months, children deserve the opportunity to learn,
develop and grow. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric
palliative care provider to over 560 newborns, children and teens with life-limiting illnesses and
their families. Our specialized programs and services include:
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Respite and family support
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Pain and symptom management
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24-hour province-wide phone consultation support
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In-house clinical care
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Art and education
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Recreation therapy
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Grief and loss counselling including music and play therapy
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End-of-life care
Through all stages of a child’s illness, an individual program is designed to meet the needs of each
family. Dedicated and professional staff and over 325 volunteers provide a vital lifeline for children
and families in their greatest time of need.
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SUGGESTED MESSAGING
The messaging below can be used in any of the formats your school currently utilizes in order to
encourage participation.
Website/Newsletter Messaging
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Canuck Place Adventure Race – Sunday, September 13, 2015
(YOUR SCHOOL’S NAME) is excited to be putting a team together to take part in the Canuck Place
Adventure Race – a team-centred, family-friendly fitness and fundraising challenge that will have
teams of students, friends, and families racing for a reason. The event sees participants paddle out to
sea from Jericho Beach on a 3km kayak loop before taking to the trails of the Pacific Spirit Park for
the 20km mountain bike and 6km running segments of the race. Teens between the ages of 14 - 17,
will race alongside their peers in the Teen Challenge, which also includes a relay option. Register
before June 1st to be entered to win a Vancouver Canucks team-signed stick!
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The Canuck Place Adventure Race raises much-needed funds to support the complex medical care
and support provided by Canuck Place Children’s Hospice to BC’s children with life-threatening
illnesses and the families who love them.
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www.CanuckPlaceAdventureRace.ca
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Social Media Messaging
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When using the messaging below, please be sure to tag us @CanuckPlace and use the hashtag
#CPCHAdventureRace so we can like, share, and retweet your posts!
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If you would like us to help create custom messaging to support your fundraising efforts please get
in touch with us.
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Facebook
We are excited to be supporting Canuck Place Children’s Hospice by participating in the 2015
Canuck Place Adventure Race on Sunday, September 13! Take the Teen Challenge with your friends
and compete in a 3km kayak, 20km bike ride, and 6km run through Pacific Spirit Park. Help us raise
funds in support of @CanuckPlace children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Register
by June 1st for the chance to win a Vancouver Canucks team-signed stick! #CPCHAdventureRace
www.CanuckPlaceAdventureRace.ca
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Twitter
The @CanuckPlace #CPCHAdventureRace takes place Sept 13. Kayak, run & bike in a race against
your friends & teachers. http://ow.ly/M2yWY
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Connect with us!
Facebook.com/CanuckPlace
Twitter: @CanuckPlace
Instagram: @CanuckPlace
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
While individuals are more than welcome to enter and complete the event on their own,
everything is better with friends! The Canuck Place Adventure Race is a team-centred event
where participants are encouraged to fundraise, train, and race together.
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When participants/teams register, they will be asked if they are associated with a school. Schools
can have an unlimited number of teams associated with it. Keeping in mind that teams must cross
the finish line together, we strongly recommend that students form teams based on fitness level.
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Step 1
Visit www.CanuckPlaceAdventureRace.ca
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Step 2
Click Register Now!
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Step 3
Forming a team
This step needs to be performed only once
by the Team Captain for each team. This
person will create the name of the team,
identify the school they are associated with,
enter the team’s fundraising goal, and click
the next step button to complete their
registration. The team captain will be able to
manage the team page and contact all
team members from their participant centre
once they complete registration.
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Joining a team
Anyone who wants to join a team will
simply click I would like to join an existing team, enter the team name in the space provided,
and proceed through the registration process. Alternatively, students can select their school from
the drop down menu to see all teams associated with the school.
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Relay Teams
The Teen Challenge does have a relay option where groups of four teens will each complete one
leg of the race (kayak, bike, or run). For safety, two teens will need to complete the kayak portion
together in a double kayak. They will need to select this option as they proceed through the
registration process, but they are still able to be a part of another school team if they wish.
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Step 4
Once registered, participants will be taken to their Participant Centre where they can customize
their personal fundraising pages and send emails out to all of their family members and friends to
solicit donations!
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS & TIPS
!Adventure Race Teen Challenge participants are asked to raise $250 each, whether they are
participating as an individual or as part of a team.
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Organizing a fundraiser at your school is great for learning about goal setting, giving back, and
developing excellent planning skills. From start to finish these events are about youth learning
project skills, time management, event planning and the importance of care, compassion and
contribution in the community.
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The ideas and tips below are meant to get your students thinking about various ways to fundraise,
but feel free to get creative and have fun with any ideas you can come up with!
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Host an “A-thon”
Read-a-thon, bike-a-thon, hoola-hoop-a-thon. You can make anything a fundraiser! Use our Canuck
Place Adventure Race Pledge Form to collect your donations
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Dress Down or Dress Up Day
If you usually wear a uniform, students can make a donation for the opportunity to wear casual
clothes or choose a theme and have students dress up in costume.
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Coin Collection
Print out our “Build your own donation box” from the Canuck Place Fundraising Toolkit and watch
that change add up. Challenge other classrooms, divisions, or even a rival school for a fun
fundraising challenge.
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Sell Something
Host a Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale, Craft Fair or Community Garage Sale. Use your talents to build
courage at Canuck Place!
!Show Off
Talent shows, battle of the bands, plays and recitals. Donate a portion of proceeds from ticket
sales or organize a raffle.
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Coffee Cart Fundraiser
Students from Alpha Secondary in Burnaby donated the
proceeds from their Coffee Cart sales throughout the
semester. They were able to raise over $200!
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Canuck Place Fundraising Toolkit
Check out our Fundraising Toolkit at
www.teamcanuckplace.org to view all of
our fundraising resources including
downloadable graphics, videos, printouts,
pledge forms, and more to support your
fundraising.
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FAQs
Registration
!Can I participate without a team?
Yes! You are welcome to participate as an individual. However if you are planning to come to the
event with a group of friends you are more than welcome to form a team and fundraise together!
Due to safety reasons, solo Teen Challenge participants will still be required to complete the kayak
portion in a double kayak with another participant who is 14 or older.
Can I do the event as a relay?
Yes, a different member of your team may complete each leg of the race. Teen Challenge teams
will be teams of four as two people must complete the kayak component together.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Yes, you will need to supply your own mountain bike. There will be a transition area at the start/
finish line where you can store your bike while you’re racing in the kayak and run portion.
Are kayaks supplied?
Yes, kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided by Ecomarine Kayaks and are included in the
registration fee. Please note, due to safety reasons participants must be 14 years or older and must
complete the kayak component in a double kayak with a partner who is also 14 or older.
Where do I find racer results?
A link to racer results will be posted on the website following the event.
How do I make a change to my team?
If you need to make any changes to your team members please contact
[email protected] and we can assist you.
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Oops! I forgot my password. How do I get another one?
Don’t worry, just click “forgot my password” on the top left corner of the page and you will be
prompted to reset your information.
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FAQs
Fundraising
!Can I set up an Online Fundraising Page?
When you register for the Canuck Place Adventure Race, you will automatically create your own
fundraising page. Your page can be customized with photos, video and information about why
you support Canuck Place. It’s an easy way to share your fundraising goals online, encourage
donations, and raise awareness.
Do I have to fundraise?
The 2015 Canuck Place Adventure Race is a fundraising event. Funds raised at this event support
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in providing critical clinical care and programs for BC’s children
with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Therefore, we ask that all Teen
Challenge participants do their best to reach the $250 goal. Canuck Place supports all
participants in reaching their fundraising goals. A bi-weekly newsletter to participants includes
tips for fundraising, proper nutrition, training, and using social media to help you achieve your
goals. However, if the goal is not met, participants will not be charged a penalty.
What if I don’t raise the minimum amount?
With our fundraising tips and your enthusiasm we are confident you will have all the tools you
need to successfully reach (and surpass!) your fundraising goal. Keep an eye on our Participant
Newsletters for great tips.
What if some of my supporters want to give me cash or cheque donations?
While donating online is quick and easy, some of your supporters may wish to give you cash or
cheque donations. Keep track of these donations with our pledge form (available on the
Adventure Race website or email [email protected]) and make sure you capture all
of your donor’s information so we can issue a tax receipt.
How do I add cash and cheque donations to my online total?
Log into your Participant Centre and click “Enter Offline Donations”. This will allow you to add
any cash or cheque donations to your grand total so you can keep track of your progress.
How do I submit my cash and cheque donations to Canuck Place?
If you collect cash and cheque donations, you can bring them with you on race day or anytime
to the hospice at 1690 Matthews Ave, Vancouver along with a completed pledge form. Please
ensure you have complete donation amounts, names, addresses and telephone numbers for
donors. Tax receipts will be issued under the Canada Revenue Agency Guidelines. Please ensure
cheques are made payable to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Please do not mail cash.
What is your Charity Registration number?
Our charitable registration #13386 7523 RR0001
I lost my tax receipt. How can I get another copy?
No problem. We can issue a duplicate copy of your receipt. Please email your name and
information to [email protected]. Be sure to check your junk mail folder, just in
case.
Your Canuck Place Connection:
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Courtenay Wood
Coordinator, Events & Communications
T: 604-730-3305 | E: [email protected]