Make Your Birthday Matter
Birthdays are a time to celebrate, be spoiled, and enjoy the people who care about you. And that's a good thing!
But what if your birthday could be about receiving and giving?
A Birthday Campaign is a simple way to turn your celebration into something even more meaningful. Instead of asking for another gift card, coffee mug, or item you may not need, you can invite your friends and family to make a donation in honour of your birthday and help create lasting change in the lives of others.
This isn't about giving up your birthday. It's about adding something special to it.
Why Donate Your Birthday?
Imagine if 20 friends each gave $20 in honour of your birthday. That's $400 that could help provide opportunities, resources, and support for individuals and families working to build a brighter future.
When you donate your birthday to iTeams Canada, you're helping support community-led projects around the world that focus on:
- Clean Water
- Education (pre-school, elementary, post-Secondary, Vocational Training)
- Food Security - Delicious and nutritious food for children and families in need
- Refuge from Violence - Connecting children, women and families with safe places to live, learn, and heal
- Strengthening Families - Supporting homeless, orphaned, and/or isolated children and adults
- Women's Empowerment - Education, Skills development, Hygiene care, Leadership development
What may feel like a small gift from your friends can have a significant impact when combined with the generosity of others.
The Impact of Your Birthday
A birthday fundraiser allows your celebration to extend beyond one day.
While you're celebrating another year of life, you're also helping someone else gain new opportunities, learn valuable skills, support their family, or overcome challenges in their community.
Your birthday becomes a reminder that generosity-no matter the amount-can make a real difference. To learn more about the work and impact of iTeams Canada, visit: iteams.ca
Getting Started is Easy
1. Create Your Fundraiser
Click "Donate My Birthday" to set up your personal Birthday Campaign. It only takes a few minutes.
2. Share Why You Care
Tell your friends and family why you're supporting iTeams Canada and what inspired you to donate your birthday. It can be a cause, an experience you had, a country you're passionate about, or something else!
3. Invite Others to Join In
Share your fundraiser on social media, by text, or through email. Ask your community to celebrate with you by making a gift in your honour.
4. Celebrate the Difference
We'll keep you updated on the impact of the funds raised so you can see how your birthday helped create meaningful change, and share the impact with your community!
