Walkathon F.A.Q
Join us at Canadian Martyrs Church at 100 Main Street at 1:30 pm. Starting at 2:00 pm, there will be a
brief opening ceremony, and then the walk will start. We will be walking along the scenic Queen
Elizabeth Walkway and the Rideau Canal.
Plan to walk anytime from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, but join us for the launch at 1:30 pm if you are able.
- Register online
- Spread the word to your online network via email or social networks like Facebook.
- Download a registration form, line up your sponsors and collect pledges or funds.
- Remit funds online, or deliver at Canadian Martyrs Church (100 Main Street) on October 4th.
- Walk on October 4th!
Prizes will be awarded for best team poster. There will be draws for prizes on the day of the walk. This year we have a Silent Auction as well. Come early on October 4 and you can bid on prizes in the Silent Auction!
Ask us! Use the Contact page on our website or send us an email at contact@centretownchurches.org. We’ll get back to you at the earliest possible opportunity!
For online donations – CanadaHelps automatically issues a tax receipt.
For donations by cash or cheque – CCSAC, a registered charity, will issue charitable receipts for any donation of $20 or more. Upon request, we will issue tax receipts for lesser amounts. We will need your sponsor’s mailing address in order to send them a tax receipt, so make sure they fill in the Pledge Form.
Our Walk for the Centre fundraising page allows you to sponsor an individual or a team, or just make a general donation. Go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/WALK-2026
Alternatively, you can send cheques to CCSAC, 507 Bank Street, Ottawa K2P 1Z5.
You can download and print a Pledge Form here: https://www.centretownchurches.org/walkathon
Go to the following page to see a list of teams and then make a payment using your credit card:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/WALK-2026
Be sure to tell us which walker or team you want to sponsor. When you click ‘Continue with My
Donation,’ you’ll be transferred to a secure page to enter your payment information.
The Pledge Form can be used to collect funds for the walkathon by cash or cheques. Cheques are preferred over cash. Bring your forms to the church on October 4th. Be sure to get your donors’ mail information so we can send a tax receipt.
Alternatively, you can send cheques to CCSAC, 507 Bank Street, Ottawa K2P 1Z5.
If you prefer raising funds directly from your donors, download our Pledge Form at www.centretownchurches.org/walkathon to keep track of the people supporting you or your team. Online donations are the most efficient way to fundraise. You will receive a tax receipt immediately if you donate online.
Walkers and sponsors are encouraged to register and donate online at this link:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/WALK- 2026
You can register online at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/WALK-2026
