Fundraise for Waypoint

Host a Community Fundraiser

Bring your community together in support of mental health, wellbeing and resiliency

You can make a profound impact in the lives of people faced with mental health and addiction challenges by fundraising on behalf of Waypoint. By raising funds and increasing awareness, you’re helping us deliver innovative care, advance life-saving research, and support the individuals and families who need our help.

Whether you’re planning a community event, a corporate challenge, or a personal campaign, your efforts will help bring hope and healing.

Host a Community Fundraiser Toolkit

Why fundraise for Waypoint

By organizing a fundraiser, you’ll be directly contributing to the enhancement of mental health and addiction services in your community and beyond. Your efforts will support critical initiatives that:

Advance Research Breakthroughs
Make the Best Care Possible Through Innovation
Improve and Expand Community Access to Treatment
Help Transform Vital Care in the Hospital
Support the Resilience Fund

How to host a fundraiser

Hosting a fundraiser for Waypoint is a rewarding way to engage your community, connect with a cause you’re passionate about, and help raise essential funds for mental health care. Here are some ideas to get started:

Host an Event: Whether it’s a golf tournament, charity walk, or dinner party, bring people together to support Waypoint’s mission while raising money through ticket sales, auctions, or sponsorships.
Launch an Online Campaign: Start a fundraising page and share it with friends, family, and coworkers. Set a goal and watch as you raise awareness and funds.
Celebrate Milestones with a Purpose: Turn birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion into an opportunity to give back. Ask your loved ones to donate to Waypoint in lieu of gifts.
Corporate Fundraisers: Engage your workplace or company to organize team-building charity challenges, match employee donations, or sponsor an event in support of Waypoint.
Community Challenges: Get your community or local organizations involved with fitness challenges, bake sales, or neighborhood events to raise money and spread awareness about mental health.

Steve Parry Hikes the Camino for Waypoint

A thousand kilometres in 40 days. On foot. Through terrain that includes lush valleys, historic locales, and stunning mountain vistas.

And all to benefit Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.

Steve Parry, Vice-Chair of the Waypoint Board of Directors, set out March 13, 2024 from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, taking his first steps on the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through northern Spain.

“I spent the first half of my career carrying rocks up and down mountainsides,” said the former geologist, whose doctor suggested he start walking more after developing heart problems in his 60s.

“It was a real epiphany,” said the Tiny Township resident. “I’d forgotten how much my mental health relied on me being in the outdoors.”

It was a natural fit, then, to turn his determination to walk the Camino into a fundraiser for Waypoint.

Steve surpassed his goal, raising more than $5,000 for Waypoint and inspiring people across Canada to move for their mental health and for the mental health of others.

Thank you Steve!

"This is such an extraordinary organization; I think anyone would feel compelled to help an organization that is helping so many people in our community, so it was near and dear to my heart,"

Steve Parry

Support every step of the way

We’re here to help make your fundraiser a success! When you register your event or campaign with Waypoint, we’ll provide:

Fundraising Tips and Resources: From setting goals to maximizing participation, we’ll guide you through the process to ensure you meet your fundraising targets.
Customizable Promotional Materials: We’ll provide logos, flyers, and templates to help you spread the word and attract donors.
Support from Our Team: Our fundraising team is available to answer any questions, offer advice, and help you make your event or campaign a success.

Hosting a fundraiser for Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on mental health and addiction services in your community. Every contribution—big or small—helps us get one step closer to our goal of transforming mental health and addiction care for everyone.

Start planning your fundraiser today and join us in creating a brighter future for mental health!

Need help getting started or have questions about your fundraiser? Contact our fundraising team at sprice@waypointcentre.ca and let us help you make your event a success.