Frequently Asked Questions

It’s CHEO’s exciting annual fundraiser offering incredible prizes, including a luxurious Minto Dream Home, dream vacations, vehicles, and more. Every ticket purchased supports CHEO’s vital programs, helping to provide specialized care for children and youth in our community

Yes! Anyone over the age of 18 can order a ticket however you must be in Ontario when the ticket order is made online or by phone. It is also important to note that AGCO rules prohibit mailing tickets outside the province of Ontario. Any out of province residents that purchase a ticket must select e-mail as the delivery method of their tickets. 

Purchase a ticket, make a donation, or become an event sponsor. Your involvement is crucial in helping us achieve our fundraising goals.

All funds directly support programs and services for children with physical, developmental, and behavioural needs, including specialized care and therapeutic services.

Yes! You can make a donation online or participate in our silent auction remotely. Every contribution, whether you attend or not, makes a significant impact.

Yes! Anyone over the age of 18 can order a ticket, however you must be in Ontario when the ticket order is made online or by phone.

Tickets may be ordered online at www.cheo5050.ca. You can order your ticket using VISA, Mastercard or American Express. Cash purchases aren’t accepted due to provincial restrictions.

Tickets can be purchased online through our website. Simply click on the “Buy Tickets” button, and follow the prompts to secure your chance to win big while supporting a great cause.

Sign up for our newsletter. You’ll receive updates about the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery, other fundraising events, and the impact your support has on the children and youth at CHEO.

Every ticket sold contributes directly to CHEO’s programs and services, ensuring we can continue providing life-saving care and innovative treatments to children and youth in our community. Your support makes a significant impact on the lives of CHEO’s young patients and their families.

The CHEO 50/50 lottery gives you the chance to win half of the jackpot while directly supporting CHEO’s life-saving care and vital programs. Proceeds help fund essential treatments and services for children, youth, and families.

The lottery offers a wide range of prizes, including the Minto Dream Home, luxury vehicles, dream vacations, cash prizes, and exclusive experiences. Each prize package is designed to make your dreams come true.

Ticket sales for the CHEO 50/50 lottery start in February 2025. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets are available for purchase.

The draw for the CHEO 50/50 lottery will take place on April 20, 2025, and the winner will be contacted shortly afterward.

The 2025 Dream of a Lifetime Lottery will open in the fall. Stay tuned for announcements, and don’t miss out by signing up for our newsletter to be the first to know!

Every ticket sold contributes directly to CHEO’s programs and services, ensuring we can continue providing life-saving care and innovative treatments to children and youth at CHEO.

It’s our way of thanking the community for their ongoing support. It’s a day filled with fun activities, designed to celebrate the contributions that help us provide care and services at CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute, CHEO School, and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.

Simply bring your family and your favourite teddy bear! There’s no cost to attend, and most of the activities are free. It’s a day of fun, celebration, and community spirit.

While the CHEO’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic, presented by Giant Tiger, is not a fundraising event, your continued support throughout the year ensures that children, youth, and families receive the care they need at CHEO.

Absolutely! You can support our ongoing efforts by making a donation online or volunteering at one of our many events throughout the year.

Yes, you can direct your donation, though non-designated funds are preferred to address the hospital’s most urgent needs. Your community engagement representative can guide you on the possible options. 

If you’d like the CHEO Bear mascot at your event, contact the CHEO Foundation at 613-737-2780 at least two weeks in advance. You’ll also need a volunteer to wear the costume and someone to assist. Please note the CHEO Bear requests are on a first come first serve basis and requests can’t always be fulfilled.

Donations of $20 or more are eligible for an official tax receipt – event organizers must collect full donor contact information for tax receipt purposes. Lottery tickets, raffle tickets, or merchandise do not qualify for a tax receipt. Event organizers cannot claim a tax receipt in their own name for the total amount raised at their event. For complete CRA guidelines, visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca. 

Yes! Please contact the CHEO Foundation office at 613-737-2780 to register your event and a Community Engagement team member will reach out to you within two business days to accommodate your request. Please note that we require at least 10 business days notice in order to have all materials collected and ready for you. 

Donations can be submitted online, in person, via e-transfer or by cheque. Please work directly with your Community Engagement representative. Make cheques payable to the CHEO Foundation and mail to the address below. Be sure to include information regarding your event. Please do not mail cash.

Attn: Community Engagement Team
CHEO Foundation
415 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON  K1H 8M8

Yes. We’re happy to organize a cheque presentation at the CHEO Foundation. You can work directly with a member on our Community Engagement Team to schedule a time. Be sure to register your event and someone from our team will reach out to you within two business days of your form submission. 

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CHEO Foundation
415 Smyth
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8M8

You can make a donation online, by calling the Foundation at 613-737-2780 or 1-800-561-5638 or by mail.

CHEO Foundation
415 Smyth
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8M8

Tax receipts are automatically issued for donations of $20 or more. When you are making your donation by mail or over the phone please provide your full name and address so we can ensure that your tax receipt is sent to the correct address. If you are donating online your tax receipt is issued electronically and is sent to the email address you provide.

Yes. When you donate online or by phone, please indicate which program or department will receive your gift. If you send a cheque please enclose a note stating where you would like your funds directed.

It’s easy!

Make a donation online or call the main Foundation line at 613-737-2780 and simply inform the receptionist you would like to make a donation in honour of a loved one. If you would like a card sent to the family please have their name and mailing address available to share with the Foundation. If you wish you can also inform us of your own personalized note for the card. The amount of your donation will be kept confidential.

Yes it can be pledged over multiple years up to a maximum of five years.  This type of donation helps CHEO plan ahead by knowing that sustainable funding is available for a number of years to come.

No, the CHEO Foundation DOES NOT solicit door-to-door.

Yes! Each year, hundreds of caring individuals and groups raise money for CHEO in their own creative ways by hosting their own community events. These events include everything from bake sales to golf tournaments to fashion shows. If you are ready to organize your own event, all you need is a little creativity, some careful planning and the desire to make a difference in the lives of the kids here at CHEO! Find out more on our Fundraise for CHEO page.

Yes. If you would like a copy of the CHEO Foundation annual report please call our receptionist at (613) 737-2780 or 1-800-561-5638 or download our latest annual report.

Yes. Please submit your request to be removed from the mailing list to info@cheofoundation.com. Please include your name and address and state which mailings you no longer wish to receive: Seasonal or Telethon direct mail, Teddy Bear Times newsletter, or lottery mailers.