Select "start a fundraising event" if you want to start a new fundraising event for others to join. For example, this is a good option if you are the event lead of a walkathon, fun run, or fundraising night (etc.) and have a specific fundraising goal you will be working towards with a team. Choosing this option will automatically make you the Event Lead and will automatically create an event fundraising page and an individual fundraising page.

Select "join a fundraising event" if you want to join an existing fundraising event that you know is taking place. This is a good option if you are aware of a fundraising event in your community that you would like to help support. Choosing this option will automatically add you to the Event Page as a participant and will automatically create an individual fundraising page.

Select "fundraise as an individual" if you are running a solo fundraiser or would like to fundraise independently. For example, this is a good option if you are fundraising in honour of a loved one or a special occasion. Choosing this option will automatically create an individual fundraising page.

To create and start a fundraising event, select the option “Start a fundraising event” on the “Fundraise” section of our website . You will be asked to create an account if this is your first time creating a fundraising event or fundraising page. If you are a returning fundraiser for Wear Red Canada or if you have been a donor of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF) in the past, you can log in with your username and password. Once you have created your account, you can then name your event and set an event fundraising goal along with your own personal fundraising goal. Once your registration for your fundraising event is complete, an event fundraising page as well as an individual fundraising page will be automatically created for you. You can log in to the Fundraising Centre to access your fundraising tools and edit your fundraising pages. See the “Fundraising Centre” section below for more information.

To create and start an individual fundraising page, select the option “Fundraise as an individual”. You will be asked to create an account if this is your first time creating a fundraising event or fundraising page. If you are a returning fundraiser for Wear Red Canada or if you have been a donor of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF) in the past, you can log in with your username and password. Once you have created your account you can then set a fundraising goal. Once your registration for your individual fundraising page is complete, you can log in to the Fundraising Centre to access your fundraising tools. See the “Fundraising Centre” section below for more information.

To join an event that already exists, select “Join a fundraising event”. You will be asked to create an account if this is your first time creating a fundraising event or fundraising page. If you are a returning fundraiser for Wear Red Canada or if you have been a donor of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF) in the past, you can log in with your username and password. Once you have created your account you can search for the existing event by name or by Event Lead name. Once your registration and you have successfully joined your event, an individual fundraising page will automatically be created for you. You can log in to the Fundraising Centre to access your fundraising tools and edit your page. See the “Fundraising Centre” section below for more information.

An account is necessary to edit your event page and individual fundraising page once you have registered. Account information is stored on UOHIF fundraising server hosted by the donation management company, Blackbaud. Your information is protected and secured.

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An account may already exist for you if you have previously created a fundraising event or fundraising individual page or if you have previously donated online to the UOHIF. To retrieve your username, click on the “I forgot my username or password” link located under the “Log in” button. An email will be sent to the email address provided with your username.

To reset your password, click on the “I forgot my username or password” link located under the “Log in” button. An email will be sent to the email address provided with your username. Follow the prompts in this email to reset your password. Once your password is reset, you will be prompted to login in with your username and password, you will then be directed to the UOHIF fundraising portal where you can click on the button titled: “Continue with creating your fundraising page or joining a fundraiser” under the Wear Red Canada logo.

When you create a fundraising event, you can invite other fundraisers to join your event and together you can work towards a shared fundraising goal. Anyone who joins your event will have their own individual fundraising page and access to their own Fundraising Centre where they can edit their individual fundraising pages and access fundraising tools. Funds raised by each event participant are rolled up into the event total and are included in the amount raised on the fundraising event page.

An individual fundraising page is for someone who will not be creating an event and will largely be raising funds independently. This option is usually appropriate for special occasion fundraising, such as an anniversary or birthday.

Most changes to the event page can be made through the Fundraising Centre. If you are having trouble making changes to the event, or the change you would like to make is not available through the Fundraising Centre, you can contact us at any time to request changes to the event.

Most changes to the event page can be made through the Fundraising Centre on the "Event Options" sub-section under the "Profile" tab. If you are having trouble making changes to your event status, please contact us at any time.

You can search for an event by event name or by event participant by using the search tool. If you are unable to find the event or participant you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

You are automatically assigned the Event Lead role when you create the event fundraising page. The Event Lead can edit the event fundraising page, view participant information, and communicate with participants about the fundraising status of the event. The Event Lead can manage all of these tasks by logging in to the Fundraising Centre.

You can access a link to your event fundraising page or individual fundraising page by logging into the Fundraising Centre. You can also find your page by using the search tool.

To learn more about how to plan an event and show your support for women’s heart health outside of fundraising, please review the Plan an Event section of our website. To have your non-fundraising event included on the Find an Event section on our website, please contact us.

There is no cost to create an event fundraising page or individual fundraising page.

Unfortunately, participants are limited to one event at a time. Participants are also limited to one individual fundraising page at a time. If you would like to make changes to your event or individual fundraising pages, please contact us.

You can donate to an event by clicking on the “DONATE NOW” button located on the event page. If you don’t have a link the event you would like to support, you can use the search tool locate it here.

You can donate to support a friend of family member’s fundraising efforts by clicking on the “DONATE NOW” button located on their fundraising page. If you don’t have a link their fundraising page, you can use the search tool locate it here

When making the donation, make sure to uncheck the box “Yes, you can display the amount of my donation publicly”. Your donation will be added to the fundraising total, but your name will not be listed on the fundraising page.

The receipt for your donation is issued by UOHIF. Donations to the Foundation provide funding for programs at the Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, including its role as secretariat for the Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance and the Wear Red Canada initiative. For questions regarding tax receipts please contact the Heart Institute Foundation either by email at foundation@ottawaheart.ca or by phone at 613-696-7030.

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The Fundraising Centre allows you to edit your event fundraising pages or individual fundraising pages. You can also access tools to help you organize your fundraising efforts, such as using official Wear Red email templates to send emails to friends and family requesting support or thanking them for helping you to reach your fundraising goal. You can also update your profile information such as your username, name, email, and mailing address. You can also choose to join a team or create team. You can also find a link to your event fundraising page or individual fundraising page to share with friends and family.

To edit your page, scroll down to the second half of the Centre under “Personal Page” or “Event Page”. Here you can find your page url, create a custom url, edit the content of your page (such as the title, page description, or event photos).

Check out how close you are to meeting your fundraising goal by scrolling down to the second half of the Centre under “Your Fundraising Progress”. Here you can view how much you have raised so far and/or change your fundraising goal.

To access the email tool, click on the “Email” button at the top of the Centre.

Please note: Access to the Email feature may be unavailable for 1-2 business days while your registration is fully processed. If you cannot access this area following this timeframe after registering, please contact us and we will be sure to provide you with access.

You can log in to the Fundraising Centre by clicking here. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the “I forgot my username or password” link located under the “Log in” button. An email will be sent to the email address provided with your username. Follow the prompts in this email to reset your password. Once your password is reset, you will be prompted to login in with your username and password, you will then be directed to the UOHIF fundraising portal where you can click on the button titled: “Access your fundraising page and Fundraising Centre for your current fundraiser” under the Wear Red Canada logo.

To edit your page, log into the Fundraising Centre and scroll down to the second half of the Centre under “Personal Page” or “Event Page”. Here you can find your page url, create a custom url, edit the content of your page (such as the title, page description, or event photos).

Fundraising pages are currently limited to one image per page.

To access the email tool, click on the “Email” button at the top of the Fundraising Centre. Email templates are provided with some suggested text which you can choose to use or edit. Copy and paste your email addresses into the “Recipients” box, review your email and send by clicking on “Preview & Send”. You can also create your own email template to re-use later by clicking on “Save as template”.

Please note: Access to the Email feature may be unavailable for 1-2 business days while your registration is fully processed. If you cannot access this area following this timeframe after registering, please contact us and we will be sure to provide you with access.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF) provide funding and fundraising support for programs at the Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, including its role as secretariat for the Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance and the Wear Red Canada initiative. Fundraising event pages and individual fundraising pages are managed by the UOHIF through its donation management system hosted by Blackbaud. For more information on how fundraising pages are managed or hosted, please contact us.