Whether you’re into running, cycling or cooking — there’s a fundraiser for you

Fancy yourself a cardio crusher? A food-loving fashionista? Or perhaps kicking back and listening to tunes is more your style. If you’re looking to get out, make a difference and match your personal interests at the same time, we’ve got you covered

PARTY Scrubs in the City

Food, fashion and entertainment come together at this annual summer soiree, held to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children. Revellers will experience the Evergreen Brick Works like never before as it gets transformed into the captivating Greek island of Mykonos. To date, Scrubs has raised more than $8.4 million in support of some of the most critical needs at the hospital. WHEN: JUNE 1, 2023. VISIT: SICKKIDSFOUNDATION.COM/ SCRUBS

CLIMB CN Tower Climb for United Way

Reach new heights, work up a sweat and help beat local poverty by climbing the 1,776 steps to the top of Canada’s tallest landmark. It takes the average climber 30 to 40 minutes to make the journey, with the possibility of rubbery legs on the way.

WHEN: OCT. 21 TO 22, 2023 VISIT: UNITEDWAYGT.ORG/TAKEACTION/FUNDRAISING-EVENTS/ CN-TOWER-CLIMB/

WALK IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s

Join the more than 400 communities across the country walking in support of the Alzheimer’s Society. It is Canada’s biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and aims to improve the lives of the more than 600,000 Canadians currently living with dementia. WHEN: MAY 27 TO 28, 2023 VISIT: WALKFORALZHEIMERS.CA

RIDE The Friends for Life Bike Rally

Pump pedals in support of three Ontario organizations dedicated to helping those living with AIDS and HIV. Join the six-day ride from Toronto to Montreal, the three-day ride from Kingston to Montreal or the one-day ride from Toronto to Port Hope. WHEN: THE NEXT RIDE TAKES PLACE IN AUG. 6-11, 2023 VISIT: BIKERALLY.ORG

Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health

Cycle the Don Valley Parkway traffic-free while fighting to defeat dementia at the same time. Flaunt your pedal power on a 25-kilometre or 75-kilometre route alongside thousands of riders in support of brain health research at Baycrest Centre.

WHEN: JUNE 4, 2023 VISIT: BIKEFORBRAINHEALTH.CA

RUN Terry Fox Run

The annual fall tradition in support of the Terry Fox Foundation is 100 per cent planned and organized by volunteers. Join hundreds of others across the GTA to help spread Terry Fox’s dream of living in a world without cancer.

WHEN: SEPT. 17, 2023 VISIT: TERRYFOX.ORG

CIBC Run for the Cure

Come together for an inspirational day dedicated to ending breast cancer, the most diagnosed cancer among Canadian women. Join the largest single-day, volunteerled event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause. WHEN: OCT. 1, 2023 VISIT: CANCER.CA/EN/GET-INVOLVED/ OUR-EVENTS/CIBC-RUN-FOR-THE-CURE.

The Million Reasons Run

Clock kilometres in support of life-saving research happening at children’s hospitals across Canada. This challenge is ideal for anyone seeking flexibility as participants get to choose their distance and fundraising goals. Registration for 2023 is now open. WHEN: THROUGHOUT MAY 2023 VISIT: MILLIONREASONS.RUN.

EAT Passion for Desserts

Calling all sweet tooths! Stock up on tie-dye cookie decorating kits and cookie cutters, andportion of sales will be donated to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. VISIT: ORDER YOURS AT MSHF.ON.CA/ CALENDAR

PLUNGE Brainfreeze 2022

Up for enduring the ultimate brain freeze? Join like-minded daredevils on a polar bear plunge into Lake Ontario in support of youth mental health. The invigorating event by Jack.org and Surf the Greats takes place at Woodbine Beach. Participants can register in person until the day of the event.

WHEN: DEC. 3, 2022

VISIT: JACK.AKARAISIN.COM/UI/ BRAINFREEZE2022

LISTEN The Andy Kim Christmas Show

Get in the festive spirit and delight in classic variety entertainment at The Andy Kim Christmas Show at Massey Hall. The line-up is impressively stacked with holiday performances by Metric, Broken Social Scene, The Sadies, Molly Johnson, Ron Sexsmith and many more. All proceeds support CAMH Gifts of Light. WHEN: DEC. 7, 2022 VISIT: TICKETMASTER.CA

Riverdale Share Concert

Music lovers, mark your calendars. The annual laidback concert at the historic Danforth Music Hall brings all the good vibes while raising dollars and food for community organizations in need. Expect a jam-packed night of musical performances by Julian Taylor, Kathryn Rose, Tim Bovaconti and Suzy Wilde, among others. Bonus: Santa will be in the house. WHEN: DEC. 4, 2022. VISIT: RIVERDALESHARE.COM

DUNK Raptors for Research

Hit the basketball court for a great cause during this high-energy tournament at Skillz Basketball Lab in Vaughan, created in partnership with the Toronto Raptors. Make your own team or be placed on an existing one in support of research at Sinai Health. Open to all skill levels ages 19 and older.

WHEN: MARCH 5–7, 2023 \VISIT: RAPTORSFORRESEARCH.COM