Celebrate 65 Years of Impact
Our 65th anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s a celebration of how we’re rewriting the cystic fibrosis story in Canada. And a reminder that there is much more to be done.
Since being founded in 1960 by parents of children with cystic fibrosis, we’ve worked closely with the cystic fibrosis community and our generous supporters to dramatically change the cystic fibrosis story, for the better.
Thank you to our incredible Change Makers community for helping us make an even greater impact this year!
65th Anniversary Fundraising Resources
Looking for more ideas to raise funds in honour of our 65th anniversary? Check out the ideas below!
Get Sporty 🏃
- Swim 65 laps at your local pool
- Organize a 65-minute Zumba class
- Host a 65-second plank challenge
- Climb 65 flights of stairs in a week
- Host a yoga class with 65 poses
- Play 65 holes of mini golf
- Walk 6,500 steps a day for 65 days
- Invite friends to a “65-Minute Move-a-thon”
- Work with a local gym to donate $65 per new membership
- Get your sports team to dedicate a game to CF Canada
- Host a 65 Jump Rope Challenge
Get Seasonal 🎨
- Host a Halloween “Spooky 65” costume contest
- Host a hot cocoa stand with 65 toppings!
- Run a 65-day kindness calendar during the holidays
- Create 65 handmade wreaths to sell
- Launch a “12 Days of Giving” for 65 donors
- Sell 65 handmade Valentine cards in February
- Host a “Spring Into 65” garden party
- Host a community car wash with a goal of 65 cars
Get Celebrating 🎊
- Host a “65-Year Birthday Bash” event
- Ask 65 friends for a donation of $6.50 each
- Encourage donations of $65 in honour of a loved one
- Host a throwback party with 1960s flair
- Light 65 candles at a vigil or awareness event
- Create a “65-Year Memory Wall”
- Invite 65 people to a celebration potluck
- Organize a “Cheers to 65” cocktail evening
- Design 65 thank-you cards for your donors
Get Selling 🎁
- Sell 65 handmade bracelets or pins
- Offer custom “65 Years Strong” t-shirts
- Launch a virtual auction with 65 items
- Sell 65 mystery grab bags
- Host a craft market with 65-minute vendor spots
- Create a “Legacy Cookbook” with 65 recipes
- Sell digital portraits or pet drawings—limited to 65!
- Launch a birthday card fundraiser—65 cards in 65 days
- Host a toy and book sale with the goal to raise $650
Get Fundraising at Work 👩💻
- Run a "Dress Down for 65" casual day campaign
- Invite colleagues to donate $6.50 every Friday for 10 weeks
- Organize a 65-themed trivia game
- Collect 65 handwritten birthday wishes from coworkers
- Decorate your office with 65 reasons to support CF
- Host a bake sale featuring 65 treats
- Create a fundraising ladder with 65 rungs
- Run a raffle for 65 hours only
Get Original 💡
- Ask local influencers to take the “65 Challenge”
- Host an open mic night where entry = $6.50
- Organize a 65-hour livestream fundraiser
- Share 65 impact stories on social media
- Run a “What does 65 mean to you?” art contest
- Host a “Pass the 65” relay where donations move city to city
- Write 65 reasons why you support CF Canada and share them
- Launch a challenge to collect 65 photos from donors
- Partner with a local school for a 65-minute read-a-thon
- Create a scavenger hunt for 65 items
Fundraising Leaderboard
Fundraising Goal: $650,000
Congratulations to our community fundraising leaders!
| Fundraiser Name | Event Organizer Name | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Defibrose 2026: The Kenya Experience | Genevieve Plante | $19,690.00 |
| Superheroes Unite | Merisa LePage | $12,975.00 |
| Home Hardware Carwash Coaticook | Guillaume Cote | $10,568.00 |
| Royal Ball | MerIsa LePage | $7,500.00 |
| Un tableau, un tricot ou un don pour Florentine | Yves Savard | $3,840.00 |
| Team Nicole: An Adventure Inspired by Love | Dave Graham | $3,284.00 |
| Lemonade for a Cure | Vicky Maldonado | $225.00 |
| Jamie Utman Memorial Golf Tournament | Mike Dempsey | $100.00 |
| KISS CF Goodybe | Paul Taskas | $100.00 |
This leaderboard is updated at the beginning of each month from July 2025 - June 2026.
Funds shown as of August 5, 2025.
Celebrate Our 65th Anniversary with Swag!
Introducing exciting new Change Makers Rewards to keep you inspired and motivated along your fundraising journey.
| Fundraising Milestone | Reward | |
|---|---|---|
| $65 | Exclusive Change Maker 65th Anniversary Digital badge | |
| $650 | Exclusive Change Maker 65th Anniversary Fridge Magnet | + Digital Badge |
| $6,500 | Exclusive Change Maker 65th Anniversary Mug | + Digital Badge |
| $65,000+ | Exclusive Change Maker 65th Anniversary Plaque | + Digital Badge |
Change Makers like you can earn one exciting branded item based on your final fundraising total. Please click here to view our full contest rules.
Every dollar counts and your fundraising efforts help make a real impact in the lives of people affected by cystic fibrosis. Become a Change Maker today and get your rewards!
Let's Celebrate! Check out our incredible fundraisers who have earned
Change Makers Rewards so far!
