Did you know...
- 12,400 people participated in United Way events in 2009.
Events
Upcoming Events
- United Way Toronto Campaign Launch, Wednesday, September 8, TD Centre – Outdoor Plaza on the north side of 66 Wellington Street West - 12:00pm start to 1:00pm (map)
- Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Sunday September 26
- Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way
- Thursday October 21 - Online Corporate Challenge
- Saturday October 23 - Student & Public Climb
- Sunday October 24 - Corporate Team Challenge
- Rouge: Friday, November 12
2009 Special Event Award Winners
These awards were presented at the 2009 Celebration Dinner on January 21, 2010. They represent awards given to participants for their fundraising achievements at United Way’s annual events.
Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way
» Top Fundraising Workplace Team
Scotiabank Group
Scotiabank group had 511 participants, raising close to $96,000, an increase of 33% over 2008!
Photo: Kris Kricfalusi & Tuula Jalasjaa.
Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way
» Top Fundraising Team
Suncor Energy Incorporated
Suncor Energy was the top fundraising team raising close to $112,000, an increase of close to 14% over last year.
Photo: Ryan Watt, Jack Robinson (presenter), Dan Evengelista.
» Top Student Fundraising Team
University of Toronto
U of T doubled their fundraising achievement from 2009 and raised over $14,000 with 356 climbers.
Photo:Jack Robinson (presenter) & accepted by Robert Wighton.
See more photos of the U of T team at Celebration Dinner & read about their successful campaign.
» Top Fundraising Prize
Gary McNeil from Metrolinx raised over $18,000 for United Way's Community Fund. Gary has won a fabulous weekend getaway for two to sunny California courtesy of Tour East Holidays and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. This grand prize is valued at over $2,000. Thank you Gary, for supporting the 20009 Enbridge CN Tower Climb!
» Draw for Top Fundraisers
Mary Lou Jorgensen-Bacher from the Ministry of Labour has won a Tonino Lamborghini watch valued at $1,999. She was one of over 20 participants who raised $2,500+ eligible to enter a draw to win this fabulous prize. Congratulations to Mary Lou who raised over $10,000 for United Way's Community Fund!
» Top Youth Fundraising Prize
Eleven year old Marcus Tanko who raised close to $700 for United Way at the Enbridge CN Tower Student Climb. Marcus wins a Family Total Tower pass and CN Tower Prize Pack valued at $200. Congratulations and thank you Marcus!
2010 Events
- Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way: Thursday June 10
Toronto streets were infested with "rats" on June 10, 2010, as 1,200 runners scurried through downtown as part of the 10th Annual Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way. Many of the racing rodents ran the 5km scurry in "cheesy" rat-inspired costumes.
Pledges raised by participants will support United Way's network of 200 health and social service agencies, as well as support long-term programs and initiatives in Toronto's inner suburban neighbourhoods. » Read more...
2009 Events
- Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way
- Thursday October 22 - Online Corporate Challenge
- Saturday October 24 - Student & Public Climb
- Sunday October 25 - Corporate Team Challenge
- Rouge: Saturday November 14, The Suites at 1 King West
- Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Sunday September 27
Congratulations to all the Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K runners and thank you for supporting United Way Toronto at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Together you raised over $12,300, exceeding our goal of $7,000. Fundraising will remain open until October 30 and your fundraising dollars will be attributed to your United Way Campaign. Thanks for making our first year as an official charity in the STWM Charity Challenge a huge success. Find out more. - United Way Toronto Campaign Launch, Tuesday, September 15
New Location! First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Main Floor Lobby, noon - 1:30 pm
United Way's 2009 campaign takes off with a Million Dollar Boost
Hundreds of United Way supporters packed the main lobby of First Canadian Place to launch the 2009 United Way Toronto Campaign. Frances Lankin, president & CEO, United Way Toronto, was joined by the 2009 Campaign Chair, Bill Downe, president and CEO, BMO.
BMO started the campaign by committing $1-million to United Way Toronto's Community Hub strategy. - Leading Women: June 2009
- Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way: Thursday June 18, 8 pm, Scotia Plaza
- Captain Danis runs the Atacama Desert for United Way: March 2009
2008 Events
- United Way Blossom Ball:
Sunday June 8 - Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way: Thursday June 12
- Great Neighbourhood Race: Sunday July 20
- 2008 United Way Toronto Campaign Launch: Tuesday September 9
- Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way: October 23, 25, 26
- Rouge: November 15
