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Is there a registration fee to participate? Do I have to raise pledges to participate?
Can I register a friend at the event?
How do people receive tax receipts for cash, cheques and/or online pledges?
Do I get a tax receipt if I pledge myself?
How much of the pledge money will go to Kids Help Phone?
To whom do I make out my cheque?
What do I do with the cash I collect?
How much money does the BMO Boolathon in support of Kids Help Phone expect to raise?
What are Kids Help Phone's administration costs?
How do I get to the event in my community? Is there parking available? Can I use public transit?
Can students earn volunteer hours through the BMO Boolathon?
What is the Hope Award?
Can people pledge my team or do they have to pledge an individual bowler?
Can people who work or live in a city where there is no official BMO Boolathon set up their own event?
Is there a registration fee to participate? Do I have to raise pledges to participate?
No, there's no registration fee to participate in the BMO Boolathon in support of Kids Help Phone. However, in order for Kids Help Phone to reserve a bowling lane, each team (of five or six) is encouraged to raise a combined minimum of $500.
If you are unable to raise pledges, you can always make a donation to Kids Help Phone!
Can I register a friend at the event?
Yes! This is a family-friendly Halloween event. We encourage you to bring your family and friends in support of a great cause!
How do people receive tax receipts for cash, cheques and/or online pledges?
Those who Pledge a Booler online will receive an electronic tax receipt within 24 hours. For pledges made by cash or cheque, a tax receipt will be issued in late December by Kids Help Phone after the event according to the information provided on the pledge form.
Do I get a tax receipt if I pledge myself?
No. If you pledge yourself, that money counts toward your fundraising rewards and you will not receive a tax receipt.
Tip: If you want a tax receipt, why not pledge someone else and have her or him pledge you?
How much of the pledge money will go to Kids Help Phone?
100% of the pledge money raised will go toward ensuring Kids Help Phone's professional counsellors can continue providing immediate, confidential support, and hope to the young people in your community and across Canada. Direct event costs for the BMO Boolathon are supported by sponsors, and we depend on volunteers in each community to help organize the event to offset costs.
To whom do I make out my cheque?
Please make all cheques payable to Kids Help Phone.
What do I do with the cash I collect?
You have three easy options:
- Take the money to any BMO Bank of Montreal branch and they will process your contribution (any time until one month after the event). Get your pledge form stamped by the teller or get a deposit slip and remember to take your pledge form and the deposit slip with you!
- Process your offline pledges online by paying with your credit card.
- Take any pledges you have collected and your pledge form with you when you register on event day.
No matter what you decide, remember to bring your paper pledge form and/or your online summary with you on event day.
How much money does the BMO Boolathon in support of Kids Help Phone expect to raise?
The 2010 BMO Boolathon in support of kids, teens and young adults raised $1 million thanks to the awesome support of participants in over 50 communities.
In 2011, we hope to raise another $1 million to help ensure Kids Help Phone continues to provide the support that kids all across Canada need and deserve.
What are Kids Help Phone's administration costs?
Fundraising costs are necessary for all non-profits in order to secure the revenue they need to deliver their services. Receiving no core operating support from any funder, Kids Help Phone must raise 100% of the necessary funds to cover the costs of delivering day and night youth professional counselling service, 365 days a year.
How do I get to the event in my community? Is there parking available? Can I use public transit?
Please check Event Locations for information on parking and public transit routes.
Can students earn volunteer hours through the BMO Boolathon?
Yes, students can earn volunteer hours through the BMO Boolathon. However, hours are awarded at the discretion of individual schools, so students should check with their school to ensure this event qualifies. For more information on volunteer hours, check out the Volunteer section.
What is the Hope Award?
Given to the top individual fundraiser*, this award recognizes the recipient for his or her commitment to Kids Help Phone. The winner of this year's Hope Award will receive one return trip for two people to any of WestJet's 66 scheduled destinations.
* Every registered participant is eligible to win this award. Based on pledges submitted on or before October 30, 2011.
Can people pledge my team or do they have to pledge an individual bowler?
If someone prefers to pledge your team instead of pledging an individual, that's ok! Please note that pledges made to a team do not count toward individual fundraising awards.
Can people who work or live in a city where there is no official BMO Boolathon set up their own event?
Yes! Please contact Kids Help Phone to discuss your ideas and to receive the support and guidance you may require.
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