The Grand Parade

Celebrate seniors with every step!

Raise significant funds and have a hoot hosting the only family-friendly charity fundraising walk that’s uphill both ways!

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Raise $20,000+ this year

Build buzz & awareness

Find new donors & sponsors

The Power of P2P Charity Fundraising

This is a unique charity fundraising opportunity for organizations that provide essential care and services to Canadian seniors. 

The Grand Parade (TGP) is a peer-to-peer charity fundraising walk hosted by 30+ local charities in communities across the country. Passionate individuals team up, dress up, and take to the streets for this epic, meandering Mardi Gras. Oh, and the best part, they fundraise — big time!

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Your Cause Is Our Because

We’re looking to partner with senior-serving Canadian charities to host The Grand Parade in your community. Does this sound like you?

  • You are a passionate staff member, volunteer, or board member
  • You’ve got big fundraising goals
  • You want to make a splash on behalf of your organization and bring everyone together for some fun!

Yes? If that’s you, then, let’s talk!

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Raise Funds With Your Existing Staff

Whether you’re looking to cover mounting expenses, invest in capital upgrades, or simply offer “better than basic” services, The Grand Parade can help:

  • Raise $20,000+ in a single 3-month campaign
  • Keep 100% of net proceeds as undesignated funds
  • Secure corporate sponsorships with ease

That means new dollars from new donors this year – utilizing only your existing staff. No experience or specialized expertise required, we promise! It’s charity fundraising, made for you.

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Everything But the Kitchen Sink

We provide everything you need to host a successful TGP charity fundraising event, including:

Event Website

The TGP website is secure and easy to use. It’s ready to accept registrations, donations, and customer service inquiries.

Tools + Swag

Posters, videos, pennants, t-shirts, and more! Bright, fun TGP tools and swag attract attention, build excitement, and delight participants — guaranteed!

Finance Support

We issue charitable receipts to donors, invoice and manage payments from sponsors, and handle all of the required finance-related customer service.

Portal + Guide

You can manage, track, and celebrate your fundraising and recruitment activities all in one place — our online WAVES portal.

Customer Service

We handle all event-related customer service! Participants, donors, sponsors, etc. can contact Blue Sea directly, via email or phone, to receive industry-leading care.

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The Perks of Partnership

Charity fundraising can feel lonely, heavy or downright daunting. Don’t go it alone! Partnering with Blue Sea means you’ll enjoy:

Coaching

Our experienced P2P campaign coaches help you every step of the way with group training and private coaching.

Encouragement & Connection

We cheer you on! Whether you need a pep talk or a second opinion, we’re there to encourage, advise, or connect you with the right person.

Troubleshooting

If you run into challenges or roadblocks, we’ve likely seen it (and solved it!) before. Count on us to help with industry-leading response times.

We take partnership seriously. Want to raise some money together?

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$0 Investment

The best news of all, becoming one of The Grand Parade’s charity fundraising partners requires zero upfront investment. The more you raise, the more you keep with guaranteed payout rates of 70% to 85%. A small percentage of funds raised remain with Blue Sea to cover the costs of supporting your campaign and the national P2P event.

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The Largest Canadian Walk in Support of Seniors

We work with care homes, hospices, hospital foundations, adult recreation centres, charitable community groups, and more. TGP is trusted by:

Shalom Manor logo
The Ontario Finnish Rest Home logo
Circle of Care logo
Roots Community Food Centre logo
Sooke Region Communities Health Network logo
Brantford Grand River Council on Aging logo
Sherwood Park - Sherwood Care logo
Senior Support Services (Leeds & Grenville) logo
Dundas Manor logo
Faith Welland Outreach logo

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Fill out the form below and we’ll give you a call. Or call us now: 1.877.743.3413 if that’s better! When we connect, we’ll explain the details of this P2P event and answer any questions. If it’s a great fit, we’ll start the formal application document and get the wheels in motion!

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