Create a Community Fundraiser
Your idea.
A meaningful impact.
Bring people together around something you enjoy and help support people living with epilepsy and their families.
Make it your kind of fundraiser.
Start with your interests, your community, and an idea you’re excited to bring to life.
Bring People Together
Make it social.
Organize a trivia night, community gathering, bake sale, or another activity that brings friends, neighbours, or colleagues together.
Move for a Cause
Make it active.
Plan a walk, ride, fitness challenge, or recreational event that turns a shared activity into community support.
Celebrate Something Meaningful
Make it personal.
Mark a birthday, milestone, or special occasion with a fundraiser inspired by someone or something important to you.
From Idea to Event
Start with a conversation.
Connect with ESCO before making commitments, approaching sponsors, or promoting your fundraiser.
Step 01
Share your idea.
Tell us what you have in mind, who will be involved, and when you hope to hold your event.
Step 02
Confirm the plan.
Complete a Community Partnership Events Agreement and receive ESCO’s approval before proceeding.
Step 03
Bring it to life.
Once approved, organize and promote your fundraiser in line with the agreed plan and event guidelines.
Planning With Confidence
A clear plan.
A confident start.
Here’s what ESCO can offer and what you’ll manage as the event organizer.
Support From ESCO
How we can help.
We can provide information about ESCO’s programs for you to share at your event.
A staff member or volunteer may also be able to attend at no cost, depending on availability. Please ask early.
Your Role
You lead the event.
You are responsible for planning, managing, and covering the costs of your event.
ESCO does not assume legal, financial, or managerial responsibility for community-organized fundraisers.
Before you get started
Approval & Promotion
Get approval first.
- Complete the Community Partnership Events Agreement and receive approval before proceeding.
- Get advance approval for sponsorship requests and materials featuring ESCO’s name or logo.
This helps coordinate sponsor requests and keep event communications consistent.
Costs & Proceeds
Keep the finances clear.
- Cover expenses through the event itself, rather than donations intended for ESCO.
- Clearly state whether all proceeds or a portion will support ESCO, in keeping with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.
- Submit funds raised to ESCO within 30 days after the event.
Choosing Your Activity
Plan an appropriate fundraiser.
Activities must be legal, ethical, and consistent with ESCO’s values.
Commission-based fundraising, political endorsements, and direct solicitation—including door-to-door fundraising and telemarketing—are not permitted.
If you’re unsure whether your idea is suitable, speak with us before spending money or making commitments.
Event Responsibilities
Know what you’ll manage.
Your event must follow applicable government rules and regulations. Depending on its size, insurance certificates may be required.
ESCO cannot provide mailing lists, cover event costs, sell tickets, solicit sponsors, or assist with gaming or liquor licences.
Have an idea you’d like to explore?