Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you must register online to participate in the Defibrose Mont-Sainte-Anne. There is no registration fee for those who participate remotely. For those participating in person, the registration fee are $70 for adults and $30 for children (6+) and include: a snack, a beverage, a free drink, lunch and parking for those arriving on site before 10:00 am. In addition, water stations will be available for you to fill your water bottles. There is no minimum amount to raise in donations, but we encourage you to fundraise to the best of your ability to contribute to a better future for the 1,279 Quebecers living with cystic fibrosis.

Registration fees are non-refundable and do not give entitlement to a tax receipt.

Funds raised will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada to support infants, children, teens and adults living with cystic fibrosis, a rare and incurable genetic disease. 

Your generous donations will be invested in four key areas of our mission:

• Significant new research projects;
• Excellence in clinical care and treatment;
• Advocacy for people living with cystic fibrosis;
• Scientific capacity building.

Remember, your donations make a difference!

Cystic Fibrosis Canada adheres to the standards outlined in Imagine Canada's Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code and the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) Donor Bill of Rights. We are committed to protecting the rights of the donor by demonstrating the highest degree of transparency and accountability in our fundraising and financial practices.

The event will take place rain or shine. It will be up to the organizers on site to judge whether the weather poses a safety risk to participants and to make an appropriate decision.

You can consult the practical guide to our fundraising platform to understand how your personal fundraising space works.

1. Log in to access your personal space.
2. Click on the menu to the right of the "Edit" tab at the top right and click on "Offline Donations". Then click on "Add Donation".
3. Enter as much information as possible about your donor so that a receipt can be issued.

You can also contact us at any time by email at info@fkq.ca or by phone at 514 877-6161.

Of course! Here are some helpful tips: 

• Set a goal: Your goal should be ambitious, but achievable. Share that goal with everyone you ask to donate.
• Get the word out: If you are active on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, use them to get your message out. Post about the event and why you are participating. Provide a link to your fundraising page so your family, friends, colleagues and everyone you know can easily donate online.
• Dare to ask: Not being asked is one of the main reasons why Quebecers don't donate to a charity. Don't hesitate to ask, people are generous.
• Invite your friends and family: When you meet someone who is moved by your story, ask them to consider registering and participating to the Defibrose Mont-Sainte-Anne.
• Say thank you: When you receive a donation, quickly thank the person who supported you by sending them a personalized email or text message, a handwritten card or by calling them directly. They will be more likely to support you again in the future if you thank them in a personalized way.
• Emails: Send an email to your family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and anyone else you know asking them to sponsor you with a donation. Provide them with a link to your fundraising page and instructions on how to donate. The key to the success of your email is to ask for a specific amount. Don't forget to follow up with a phone call!
• Local Businesses: Reach out to businesses that you have a close relationship with and ask them to support you. A good place to start is definitely your employer and your pharmacist!
• Show your colours: While training, wear clothing with the Cystic Fibrosis Canada logo, your team name or a picture of the person you are participating for, etc. and tell everyone what you are doing. See if complete strangers can support you.
• Use the hastag #MSA4CF on all of your fundraising promotions!

We encourage you to contact our fundraising team for more tips and ideas, tailored to your profile and situation: info@fkq.ca.